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HJ12 PWU

2012 Kia Soul

Green Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,536 mi
Last recorded61,536 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 PWU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 61,536 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 59,788 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 57,508 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 53,774 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 51,221 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 49,326 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 46,654 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 43,388 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 39,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2017 32,899 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 32,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also 1mm (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also 1mm (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 24,300 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 24,300 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 19,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 6,323 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 PWU is a 2012 Kia Soul in Green with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ12 PWU registered?

HJ12 PWU is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is HJ12 PWU safe to buy?

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