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KN12 PZA

2012 Kia Soul

Green Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,010 mi
Last recorded79,010 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 PZA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 79,010 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 225/45R18 95Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 76,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R18 95Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R18 95Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R18 95Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge 225/45R18 95Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 72,139 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 71,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 63,439 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BROKEN (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 50,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 50,671 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 38,171 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 26,540 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 26,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 13,770 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 13,171 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 11,661 miles

Engine Cover

Front Inner Both tyres have slight worn edges

Pass 8 Mar 2016 10,348 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 8,777 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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KN12 PZA is a 2012 Kia Soul in Green with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KN12 PZA, 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 KN12 PZA registered?

KN12 PZA is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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