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HJ12 PVL

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,179 mi
Last recorded45,179 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 PVL
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 45,179 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 43,852 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 43,852 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge near legal limit.

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge near legal limit.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 34,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and slightly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 27,152 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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HJ12 PVL is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 HJ12 PVL, 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 HJ12 PVL registered?

HJ12 PVL is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is HJ12 PVL safe to buy?

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