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M2 BNO

2012 Kia Soul

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,678 mi
Last recorded65,678 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 BNO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 65,678 miles

Nearside Lower Lower headlamp is a loose fit which slightly affects aim but remains within tolerance & lamp is secure

Offside Lower Lower headlamp is a loose fit which slightly affects aim but remains within tolerance & lamp is secure

Pass 8 Mar 2018 53,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp loose at base but still secure

Nearside Wiper blade split but clears

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 53,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Headlamp loose at base but still secure

Nearside Wiper blade split but clears

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 39,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Road wheel slightly damaged curb damage to wheel faces/rims (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 39,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (1.4mm usable tread) & worn very low on both shoulders of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing smooth on shoulder of tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (1.4mm usable tread) & tyre deteriorated/perished slightly DOT code: 2812 (4.1.E.1)

Road wheel slightly damaged curb damage to wheel faces/rims (4.2.A.1a)

TYRE SIZE: 205/55R16H

Pass 27 Jun 2016 30,981 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 22,303 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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M2 BNO is a 2012 Kia Soul in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M2 BNO, 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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What year was M2 BNO registered?

M2 BNO is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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