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GV12 MZY

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,148 mi
Last recorded114,148 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 MZY
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 114,148 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 101,663 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 101,663 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2023 92,447 miles

Both front and n/s/r tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Various body and bumpers are scuffed and there is a small dent in the o/s/f door, Boot lid only opens from the inside

Various stonechips in the windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2022 83,675 miles

Various body and bumpers are scuffed and there is a small dent in the O/S/F door

Various stonechips in the windscreen

Pass 17 Nov 2021 74,945 miles

bumpers are scuffed and there is a small dent in the O/S/F door

front brake pads are 60% worn and the discs are very worn/lipped

various stonechips in the windscreen

Fail 17 Nov 2021 74,945 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bumpers are scuffed and there is a small dent in the O/S/F door

front brake pads are 50% worn and the discs are very worn/lipped

various stonechips in the windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2020 63,741 miles

Rear bumper scuffed

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

front brake pads 50% worn,brake discs lipped

Fail 28 Oct 2020 63,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear bumper scuffed

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

front brake pads 50% worn,brake discs lipped

Pass 5 Nov 2019 57,593 miles

Rear bumper scuffed

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 5 Nov 2019 57,593 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker in wiper swept area ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bumper scuffed

Rear wiper blade split

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2018 48,779 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 34,484 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 34,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 21,305 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 14,371 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 2,242 miles

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 MZY is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GV12 MZY, 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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What year was GV12 MZY registered?

GV12 MZY is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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