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AK11 YOE

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,075 mi
Last recorded143,075 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 YOE
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 143,075 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 143,061 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 130,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2024 115,080 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 115,069 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2023 105,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 105,063 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 95,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 89,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit and outer sidewall perished / cracking 225-45-18 91w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn close to limit and worn uneven on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside front tyre has deep cut in sidewall and worn on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2020 83,923 miles

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

auxiliary drive belt perished

both rear axle brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear axle brake hose ferrule end corroded but unable to fully inspect

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted and has multiple nails in tread

offside rear axle brake hose ferrule end corroded but unable to fully inspect

offside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 15 Mar 2019 75,207 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 70,277 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 May 2018 70,277 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 58,784 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 58,784 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 46,942 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 46,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2015 36,639 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 28,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 28,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AK11 YOE is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AK11 YOE, 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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AK11 YOE is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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