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KW12 UGB

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,351 mi
Last recorded72,351 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 UGB
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 72,351 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 72,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 66,875 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 60,050 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 53,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 53,973 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 48,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 48,680 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 44,369 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 37,843 miles

Front Engine Cover Fitted

Rear Wiper Blade Split & Smearing

Pass 19 Jul 2018 30,677 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 22,961 miles

front pads wearing low

front tyres wearing slightly wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2016 13,495 miles

1. Engine cover fitted 2. Under tray fitted

Front Inner Both tyres slight worn edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 6,875 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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KW12 UGB 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 78.6%.

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 KW12 UGB, 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 KW12 UGB registered?

KW12 UGB is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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