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HX12 UWG

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,661 mi
Last recorded77,661 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX12 UWG
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 77,661 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 75,756 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 74,513 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 73,623 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 73,622 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 72,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 69,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2020 67,981 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 62,071 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 54,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2017 48,125 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 38,951 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 30,072 miles

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

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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HX12 UWG is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HX12 UWG, 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

How do I check the history of HX12 UWG?

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What year was HX12 UWG registered?

HX12 UWG is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is HX12 UWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX12 UWG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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