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AO11 DFX

2011 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,805 mi
Last recorded98,805 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 DFX
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 98,805 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 93,787 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 93,240 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 89,855 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 89,855 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 86,052 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 86,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 80,001 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 75,993 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 71,239 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,377 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 64,377 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 55,133 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2016 44,443 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,690 miles

gas test not done due to low emissions

Pass 16 Sep 2014 27,406 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 25,262 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 25,262 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside 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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AO11 DFX is a 2011 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO11 DFX, 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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What year was AO11 DFX registered?

AO11 DFX is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is AO11 DFX safe to buy?

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