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GV12 TDO

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,387 mi
Last recorded107,387 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 TDO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 107,387 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 107,386 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 85,651 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 73,237 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 68,806 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 68,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 62,830 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 62,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 56,997 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

n/s/r tyre split getting low and going out of shape

o/s/r tyre going out of shape and starting to split

Pass 20 Jul 2020 52,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 42,003 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 41,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 35,129 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 30,297 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 24,670 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 18,236 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 TDO is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol 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 GV12 TDO, 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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GV12 TDO is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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