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AJ11 DDL

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,486 mi
Last recorded111,486 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 DDL
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 111,486 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 111,486 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 101,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 101,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 93,545 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 86,359 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 80,966 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 76,618 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 74,564 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 74,562 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2017 62,566 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 62,566 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 52,997 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 52,997 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 40,836 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 31,532 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2014 31,532 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Soul?

Based on 301,582 MOT tests across 24,409 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,647
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
24,409
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,057
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,754
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AJ11 DDL is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2011 Kia Soul models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 59,312 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Soul fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 2,057 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ11 DDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Soul typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Kia Soul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ11 DDL is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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