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GV12 EZM

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,321 mi
Last recorded80,321 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 EZM
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 80,321 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in treads

Pass 5 Jun 2025 72,765 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 64,430 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 56,738 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 50,098 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 46,942 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 45,291 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 45,260 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both headlights (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 41,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 14 Jun 2018 36,776 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 32,395 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 32,395 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 26,053 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 20,447 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 20,216 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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GV12 EZM is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV12 EZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV12 EZM registered?

GV12 EZM is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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