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LY12 EBM

2012 Kia Soul

Green Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,835 mi
Last recorded65,835 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 EBM
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 65,835 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 65,832 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 55,998 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2025 55,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 47,467 miles

Nearside Front mud flap insecure

Offside Rear mud flap insecure

bonnet secondary latch not working

Fail 2 Feb 2024 47,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front mud flap insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear mud flap insecure

bonnet secondary latch not working

Pass 10 Feb 2023 41,716 miles

Nearside Front mudflap insecure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear mudflap insecure

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

secondary bonnet catch not working

Fail 10 Feb 2023 41,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front mudflap insecure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear mudflap insecure

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

secondary bonnet catch not working

Pass 22 Feb 2022 35,730 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2021 30,126 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 30,124 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 30,064 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 29,653 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 28,508 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 27,320 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Pass 20 Jun 2016 24,788 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall damage

Fail 20 Jun 2016 24,788 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall damage

Pass 26 Jun 2015 21,302 miles

osr tyre side wall damage

Fail 26 Jun 2015 21,302 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

excessive hb travel

osr tyre side wall damage

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 EBM is a 2012 Kia Soul in Green with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LY12 EBM, 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 LY12 EBM registered?

LY12 EBM is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is LY12 EBM safe to buy?

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