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RJ12 YMS

2012 Kia Soul

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,783 mi
Last recorded48,783 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 YMS
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 48,783 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 46,482 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 43,707 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 41,794 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 39,390 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 36,289 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 34,665 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 May 2019 26,834 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 23,594 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 23,592 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 23 May 2017 18,390 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 17,594 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 13,356 miles

teated as 1 passinger seat, rear seats full

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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RJ12 YMS is a 2012 Kia Soul in Black 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 RJ12 YMS, 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 RJ12 YMS registered?

RJ12 YMS is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is RJ12 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ12 YMS 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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