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PL12 AWV

2012 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,878 mi
Last recorded87,878 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL12 AWV
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 87,878 miles

Near Side damage

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 87,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Near Side damage

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 83,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside damage

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 79,352 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Quarter panel has damage where it meets the rear door, door functions fine.

Pass 1 Jun 2022 78,208 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 68,459 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 56,680 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 43,636 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 33,748 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 30,635 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 23,120 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 16,251 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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PL12 AWV is a 2012 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PL12 AWV, 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 PL12 AWV registered?

PL12 AWV is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is PL12 AWV safe to buy?

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