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BF61 BGV

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,320 mi
Last recorded64,320 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 BGV
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 64,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 57,823 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 52,879 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 47,837 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 43,011 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 43,011 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 42,784 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 41,995 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 39,720 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 39,720 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 37,675 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 34,932 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 31,812 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 26,510 miles

Slight damage to O/S/F tyre side wall

Pass 3 Oct 2015 21,545 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 16,438 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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BF61 BGV is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF61 BGV, 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 BF61 BGV registered?

BF61 BGV is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 13 October 2011.

Is BF61 BGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 BGV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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