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J4 SLJ

2012 Kia Soul

Green Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,865 mi
Last recorded77,865 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 SLJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 77,865 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 76,026 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 74,003 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 73,297 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))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 68,242 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 63,474 miles

Rear both tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 19 May 2021 58,908 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 54,813 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 54,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 41,718 miles

nearside front tyre 70% worn

nearside rear tyre 75% worn and getting perished

offside front tyre 80% worn

Pass 8 Sep 2017 33,386 miles

Front Wiper blades split but still clear window screen

Nearside Rear Deep cuts in tyre and tyre perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2016 30,439 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 28,570 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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J4 SLJ is a 2012 Kia Soul in Green with a 1,591cc petrol 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 J4 SLJ, 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 J4 SLJ registered?

J4 SLJ is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is J4 SLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 SLJ 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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