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HK12 BYN

2012 Kia Soul

Gold Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,407 mi
Last recorded105,407 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 BYN
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 105,407 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 101,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 95,044 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 95,044 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 85,611 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 76,616 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 75,052 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 75,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 67,220 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 58,743 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,056 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 47,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 33,348 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 21,137 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 21,136 miles

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

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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HK12 BYN is a 2012 Kia Soul in Gold with a 1,582cc diesel 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 HK12 BYN, 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 HK12 BYN registered?

HK12 BYN is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is HK12 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK12 BYN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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