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YB12 UDL

2012 Kia Soul

Green Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,139 mi
Last recorded85,139 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Soul52,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 UDL
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 85,139 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 85,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 82,182 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 80,117 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 80,110 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 78,657 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 76,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 70,137 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 60,236 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 47,484 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 47,484 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 32,245 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 22,187 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 10,266 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 10,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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YB12 UDL is a 2012 Kia Soul in Green with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YB12 UDL, 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 YB12 UDL registered?

YB12 UDL is a 2012 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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