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GU12 YVE

2012 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,812 mi
Last recorded101,812 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 YVE
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 101,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded, side sills and under body corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scorched, signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 78,282 miles

underside has been undersealed

Fail 28 Aug 2024 78,282 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

underside has been undersealed

Fail 12 Jul 2024 78,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flexi pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flexi pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Axle fractured rear axle corroded at both coil spring cups (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2023 68,248 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 68,247 miles

Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 67,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 62,250 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 58,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 55,930 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 51,044 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 45,016 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 38,071 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 32,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 32,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 24,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wiper torn

How Reliable is the Kia Soul?

Based on 301,582 MOT tests across 24,409 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,647
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
24,409
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,057
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,754
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GU12 YVE is a 2012 Kia Soul in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Kia Soul models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 52,463 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Soul fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 2,057 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU12 YVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Soul typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Soul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU12 YVE is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 7 April 2012.

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