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HV12 RHY

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,120 mi
Last recorded25,120 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 25,120 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 24,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 18,236 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 9,628 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 9,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 245 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 22,352 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 19,726 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 15,275 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 RHY is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RHY, 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 RHY registered?

HV12 RHY is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is HV12 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 RHY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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