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BD61 JDF

2011 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,600 mi
Last recorded67,600 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 JDF
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 67,600 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 66,492 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 64,039 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 64,037 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 61,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 57,287 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 51,480 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 51,466 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 49,243 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 45,739 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 40,951 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 32,048 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 21,114 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 9,216 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 8,190 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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BD61 JDF is a 2011 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BD61 JDF, 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 BD61 JDF registered?

BD61 JDF is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is BD61 JDF safe to buy?

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