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RO12 OHD

2012 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,074 mi
Last recorded63,074 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 OHD
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 63,074 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f cracking slightly in the rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f slightly worn / feathered to the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread and shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cut and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 58,988 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm bushes slightly worn/cracking in the rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread area slightly worn/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted/worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r bulbs fading colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 55,083 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f tyres slightly worn/feathered to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded/pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 55,082 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f tyres slightly worn/feathered to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded/pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r bulbs slightly fading colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 50,181 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera removed from centre screen

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded / pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 46,677 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 46,676 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 44,558 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 43,242 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 40,088 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 32,769 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 25,127 miles

near side front and off side front brake discs lipped

near side front tyre worn on the inner edge

off side rear tyre cut on tread

Pass 9 Mar 2017 16,623 miles

engine cover fitted

near side front and off side front tyres cracking on the tread

Pass 25 Mar 2016 11,732 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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RO12 OHD is a 2012 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RO12 OHD, 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 RO12 OHD registered?

RO12 OHD is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is RO12 OHD safe to buy?

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