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LX12 RUC

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,324 mi
Last recorded79,324 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 RUC
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 79,324 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracking advise change 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 79,262 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 73,090 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 73,090 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 66,738 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 63,346 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 56,381 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 42,659 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 42,659 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2017 33,497 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 20,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer edge (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre close to wear indicator bars

slight damage on nearside front outer sill

Pass 12 May 2015 7,970 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 6,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 6,162 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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LX12 RUC 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 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 LX12 RUC, 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 LX12 RUC registered?

LX12 RUC is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 21 April 2012.

Is LX12 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX12 RUC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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