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GV12 TCZ

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

77,041 mi
Last recorded77,041 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 77,041 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 74,118 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 66,911 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 59,702 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 59,702 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 58,242 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 54,056 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 50,946 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 15 Feb 2021 50,944 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 29 Mar 2019 49,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 48,203 miles

N/S/R brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Mar 2017 40,063 miles

Front wipers smear (on limit)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre has deep cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre has deep cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 28,978 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 28,978 miles

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 18,781 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 TCZ is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 TCZ, 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 TCZ registered?

GV12 TCZ is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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