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AV61 XCY

2011 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,499 mi
Last recorded123,499 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 XCY
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 123,499 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2025 123,498 miles

Front Outer Suspension locking device missing track rod both sides (5.3.6 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 112,722 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 99,192 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 99,192 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 86,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly, stepping (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 80,499 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 80,497 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 69,732 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 58,289 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 46,879 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 41,946 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 35,866 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 28,064 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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AV61 XCY is a 2011 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV61 XCY, 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 AV61 XCY registered?

AV61 XCY is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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