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PO12 ZGH

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,485 mi
Last recorded107,485 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 ZGH
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 107,485 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 107,485 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 105,770 miles

Diesel smell in engine bay - Residue on various components

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH, 205/55 16, ~3mm, and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2021 102,417 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 101,965 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 101,965 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 99,477 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 97,033 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 86,747 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 86,747 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 62,810 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 62,810 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 37,272 miles

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

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

Windscreen cracked. Not in swept area!

Pass 21 Jan 2015 12,056 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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PO12 ZGH is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 PO12 ZGH, 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 PO12 ZGH registered?

PO12 ZGH is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is PO12 ZGH safe to buy?

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