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LV12 FXC

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,144 mi
Last recorded100,144 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 FXC
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 100,144 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 92,015 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 92,013 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 82,254 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 78,016 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 78,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 71,573 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 71,572 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 64,721 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 61,741 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 57,279 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 51,317 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 44,763 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 37,798 miles

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 25 Sep 2015 35,038 miles

Nearside door mirror glass is missing

Fail 25 Sep 2015 35,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside door mirror glass is missing

Pass 30 Mar 2015 27,683 miles

nsr tyre low on the outer edge

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 FXC is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LV12 FXC, 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 LV12 FXC registered?

LV12 FXC is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is LV12 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 FXC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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