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PY12 KMK

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

32,306 mi
Last recorded32,306 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 KMK
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 32,306 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 28,582 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 28,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 25,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 22,576 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 20,104 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 18,615 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 16,819 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 14,233 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 11,760 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 7,962 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 4,726 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015

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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PY12 KMK is a 2012 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 PY12 KMK, 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 PY12 KMK registered?

PY12 KMK is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is PY12 KMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY12 KMK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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