CarVerify

Free Car Check

LY12 HTK

2012 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,034 mi
Last recorded72,034 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 HTK
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 72,034 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning two segments of high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 63,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 53,215 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 53,213 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 46,092 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 41,821 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 35,174 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 30,595 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 30,488 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 27,269 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 24,862 miles

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 5 Jun 2017 22,445 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 22,444 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 18,285 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre outer wall.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 14,585 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
Full Kia Soul reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LY12 HTK is a 2012 Kia Soul in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LY12 HTK, 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 HTK?

You can check the full history of LY12 HTK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LY12 HTK registered?

LY12 HTK is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is LY12 HTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY12 HTK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY12 HTK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LY12 HTK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.