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GY12 YGO

2012 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,236 mi
Last recorded100,236 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 YGO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 100,236 miles

Under seal

Pass 9 Sep 2024 100,164 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 97,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 94,456 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 82,301 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 82,299 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2018 67,178 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 67,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 52,882 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 52,139 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 39,965 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 31,268 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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GY12 YGO is a 2012 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GY12 YGO, 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 GY12 YGO registered?

GY12 YGO is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is GY12 YGO safe to buy?

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