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MF12 YHB

2012 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,178 mi
Last recorded105,178 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 YHB
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 105,178 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 98,222 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 91,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 86,296 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 81,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 78,215 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 75,805 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 66,164 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 56,688 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 56,662 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,012 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 37,910 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 28,959 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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MF12 YHB is a 2012 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MF12 YHB, 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 MF12 YHB registered?

MF12 YHB is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is MF12 YHB safe to buy?

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