2012 KIA Soul 1.6L Diesel · SM12 NTX
2012 KIA Soul (1.6L, diesel). First registered 06/06/2012. Recorded mileage 138,786 miles. MOT valid until 04/04/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SOUL
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,786 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
SM12 NTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 138,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 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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SM12 NTX Mileage History
- 23/03/202397,310 mi
- 14/03/2024114,655 mi+17,345 mi
- 27/03/2024114,778 mi+123 mi
- 13/03/2025133,898 mi+19,120 mi
- 24/03/2026138,786 mi+4,888 mi
Average of roughly 13,810 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM12 NTX 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 (SM12 NTX) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 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 (14 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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