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PX12 YKC

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,255 mi
Last recorded76,255 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 YKC
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 76,255 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 72,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 65,909 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 65,909 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 61,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2022 58,466 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 54,793 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 51,648 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 51,648 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 47,769 miles

emissions to clean to test

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 40,006 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 34,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs worn and lipped

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2016 28,323 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 28,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 22,956 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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PX12 YKC is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PX12 YKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX12 YKC registered?

PX12 YKC is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is PX12 YKC safe to buy?

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