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KP12 HPA

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,752 mi
Last recorded123,752 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 HPA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 123,752 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 120,194 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 116,598 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 111,244 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 102,471 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 90,406 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 80,931 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 68,847 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 61,210 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 51,587 miles

Slight rattle from nearside headlight

Windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,070 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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KP12 HPA is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver 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 KP12 HPA, 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 KP12 HPA?

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What year was KP12 HPA registered?

KP12 HPA is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is KP12 HPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP12 HPA shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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