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HY12 OEV

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,192 mi
Last recorded71,192 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 OEV
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 71,192 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 67,474 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 65,859 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 61,308 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 56,746 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 50,935 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 46,969 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 39,480 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 33,878 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 26,697 miles

slight sidewall damage to offside front tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2016 16,624 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has had puncture repair

Pass 30 Mar 2015 7,841 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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HY12 OEV 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 HY12 OEV, 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 HY12 OEV registered?

HY12 OEV is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is HY12 OEV safe to buy?

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