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LY12 EAP

2012 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

71,486 mi
Last recorded71,486 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 EAP
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 71,486 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 68,495 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 68,495 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 65,498 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 65,498 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 63,132 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 58,603 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 56,769 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 52,875 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 14 Jun 2018 43,213 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 35,193 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 28,759 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 28,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split to excess (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split to excess (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front day time running light nw

Pass 3 Jun 2015 20,342 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

excessive hb travel

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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LY12 EAP is a 2012 Kia Soul in Black 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 LY12 EAP, 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

How do I check the history of LY12 EAP?

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What year was LY12 EAP registered?

LY12 EAP is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is LY12 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY12 EAP 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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