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LV12 FWR

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,166 mi
Last recorded128,166 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 FWR
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 128,166 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 116,910 miles

tow bar corroded.

Pass 23 Feb 2024 108,496 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 97,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 88,207 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 87,723 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 80,115 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 71,216 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 57,245 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 57,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 46,468 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 34,506 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 22,762 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 12,490 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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LV12 FWR is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver 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 LV12 FWR, 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 LV12 FWR registered?

LV12 FWR is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is LV12 FWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 FWR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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