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HV12 FNY

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,286 mi
Last recorded141,286 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 FNY
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 141,286 miles

Underseal Full Length Of Car

Pass 3 Mar 2025 136,995 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 133,750 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 May 2023 128,758 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

rear brake hoses corroding both sides

Pass 19 May 2022 120,429 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r brake hoses corroding

Pass 28 May 2021 110,160 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r brake hose corroding

Pass 29 May 2020 104,764 miles

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

o/s/r brake hose corroding

Fail 29 May 2020 104,764 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

o/s/r brake hose corroding

Pass 10 May 2019 95,780 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 83,424 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 69,983 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 69,983 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 57,396 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 54,420 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,809 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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HV12 FNY is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue 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 HV12 FNY, 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 HV12 FNY registered?

HV12 FNY is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is HV12 FNY safe to buy?

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