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HV12 UXA

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,656 mi
Last recorded98,656 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 98,656 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 92,497 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 84,982 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 76,565 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 65,777 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 57,280 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 49,059 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 49,048 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 43,120 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2017 36,944 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Front brake pads appear low

Rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 1 Mar 2016 28,382 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 20,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 UXA is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UXA, 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 HV12 UXA registered?

HV12 UXA is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is HV12 UXA safe to buy?

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