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AK61 MGE

2011 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,804 mi
Last recorded120,804 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 MGE
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 120,804 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 120,804 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 111,714 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2023 102,904 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 93,745 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 84,520 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 76,944 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 76,944 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 69,832 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 62,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear most arm bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing out on outer edge/ signs of feathering (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers smearing slightly at time of test

Pass 3 Nov 2017 53,433 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 40,662 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 40,662 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 28,854 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 17,385 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 16,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front 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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AK61 MGE is a 2011 Kia Soul in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK61 MGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK61 MGE registered?

AK61 MGE is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 14 October 2011.

Is AK61 MGE safe to buy?

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