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BD11 FPU

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,540 mi
Last recorded80,540 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 FPU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 80,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Corroded gearbox oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 80,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Corroded gearbox oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 76,065 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 71,707 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 64,653 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 64,653 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 57,371 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 57,371 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 52,826 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 46,588 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 42,429 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 42,429 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 35,614 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 27,876 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 27,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 19,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 12,513 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 11,575 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsf tyre cut on sidewall

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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BD11 FPU is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BD11 FPU, 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 BD11 FPU registered?

BD11 FPU is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 21 May 2011.

Is BD11 FPU safe to buy?

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