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J255 LGA

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,556 mi
Last recorded40,556 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ255 LGA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 40,556 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 39,288 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 37,963 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 36,428 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 34,653 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 31,523 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 28,085 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 28,085 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 19,861 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 19,674 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 19,407 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 18,714 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 27 May 2015 17,165 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight play in steering column

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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J255 LGA is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver 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 J255 LGA, 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 J255 LGA registered?

J255 LGA is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is J255 LGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J255 LGA 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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