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M22 GBF

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,943 mi
Last recorded77,943 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 GBF
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 77,943 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 73,806 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 73,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 69,153 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 69,138 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Oct 2022 64,228 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 64,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Wiper Split

Pass 2 Oct 2021 59,652 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 59,652 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 56,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm Strong Advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm Strong Advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 50,193 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 40,336 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2018 40,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 30,635 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 20,404 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 20,404 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 9,918 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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M22 GBF is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 M22 GBF, 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.

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M22 GBF is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 29 July 2012.

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