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HF12 MKN

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,776 mi
Last recorded93,776 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF12 MKN
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 93,776 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel plus slight knock (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 93,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel plus slight knock (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 81,342 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 81,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 72,944 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 70,380 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 67,424 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 67,424 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 64,510 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 59,075 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 59,075 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 49,437 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 42,156 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside approx 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 34,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4 mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4 mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 27,105 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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HF12 MKN is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HF12 MKN, 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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HF12 MKN is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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