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HV12 ZXN

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,126 mi
Last recorded87,126 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 ZXN
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 87,126 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 87,109 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2024 83,418 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s/f wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 77,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 72,348 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack in front number plate (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 67,174 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 65,168 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 65,168 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 60,713 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 51,147 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 51,059 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 40,709 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 40,709 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 32,827 miles

Drivers door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2015 26,160 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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 ZXN is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 HV12 ZXN, 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 ZXN registered?

HV12 ZXN is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 14 April 2012.

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