2012 KIA Soul 1.6L Diesel · KP12 HPA
2012 KIA Soul (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 128,293 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SOUL
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KP12 HPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/09/2026
- 128,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KP12 HPA Mileage History
- 28/02/2023111,244 mi
- 30/09/2023116,598 mi+5,354 mi
- 17/09/2024120,194 mi+3,596 mi
- 10/09/2025123,752 mi+3,558 mi
- 09/09/2026128,293 mi+4,541 mi
Average of roughly 4,831 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KP12 HPA 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 (KP12 HPA) between February 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Steering locking device ineffective x 2 (2.1.3 (d))”; “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”.
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