2012 KIA Soul 1.6L Diesel · DV12 ABK
2012 KIA Soul (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27/03/2012. Recorded mileage 99,528 miles. MOT valid until 08/10/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SOUL
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,528 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1582cc
DV12 ABK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 99,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DV12 ABK Mileage History
- 06/02/202495,744 mi
- 06/02/202495,744 mi
- 04/02/202597,149 mi+1,405 mi
- 06/10/202599,528 mi+2,379 mi
- 10/10/202599,528 mi
Average of roughly 2,259 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DV12 ABK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Soul (DV12 ABK) between February 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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