2012 KIA Soul 1.6L Diesel · AV12 CMF
2012 KIA Soul (1.6L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 69,799 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SOUL
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,799 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV12 CMF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 69,799 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV12 CMF 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 (AV12 CMF) between January 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
AV12 CMF Mileage History
- 25/01/202358,598 mi
- 28/01/202358,598 mi
- 25/09/202361,188 mi+2,590 mi
- 09/09/202465,067 mi+3,879 mi
- 15/09/202569,799 mi+4,732 mi
Average of roughly 4,244 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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