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RE12 LCW

2012 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

115,186 mi
Last recorded115,186 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 LCW
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 115,186 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 108,853 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front drl not working

Pass 9 Jul 2024 102,290 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 95,401 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 88,831 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 81,484 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 76,871 miles

Offside Front DRL not working

Pass 5 Jul 2019 69,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 61,189 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 51,689 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 51,689 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 41,854 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 32,616 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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RE12 LCW 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 RE12 LCW, 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 RE12 LCW registered?

RE12 LCW is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is RE12 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 LCW 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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