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KV12 CEK

2012 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,532 mi
Last recorded57,532 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 CEK
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 57,532 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 57,532 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Feb 2025 54,652 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 54,652 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 51,622 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 48,720 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 48,720 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 46,503 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 44,690 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 42,390 miles

Rear both tyres worn and perishing

Pass 11 Jan 2019 37,071 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 37,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 32,039 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Jan 2017 27,674 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 22,995 miles

front brake pads appear low

Pass 5 Jan 2015 16,179 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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KV12 CEK is a 2012 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KV12 CEK, 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 KV12 CEK registered?

KV12 CEK is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is KV12 CEK safe to buy?

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