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KU12 SXM

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,200 mi
Last recorded78,200 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 SXM
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 78,200 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 73,487 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting oil rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Washer bottle leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 73,487 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting oil rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Washer bottle leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 68,013 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 61,908 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs scored on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened minor pitting on braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 61,908 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs scored on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened minor pitting on braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

screen wash tank leaking

Pass 20 Jan 2022 57,462 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue engine area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres heavily worn inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 52,115 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 47,791 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 41,550 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 38,433 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge and cracking in tread

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape and deep cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre very deep cut in side wall and worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre deep cracking in tread

Pass 13 Feb 2017 34,840 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 30,268 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 24,461 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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KU12 SXM is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KU12 SXM, 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 KU12 SXM registered?

KU12 SXM is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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