2012 KIA Soul 1.6L Diesel · DN12 FZM
2012 KIA Soul (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 62,979 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SOUL
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Apr 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DN12 FZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2017
- 62,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN12 FZM 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 (DN12 FZM) between July 2015 and November 2017.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2017 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of”; “Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
DN12 FZM Mileage History
- 04/07/201559,575 mi
- 04/07/201559,575 mi
- 01/11/201660,450 mi+875 mi
- 10/11/201762,979 mi+2,529 mi
- 11/11/201762,979 mi
Average of roughly 1,444 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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