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BG11 ZUA

2011 Kia Soul

Brown Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,877 mi
Last recorded182,877 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 ZUA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 182,877 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. + rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 182,877 miles

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

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. + rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 172,612 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 27 Nov 2023 172,560 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Nov 2022 156,767 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner cv gaiter oozing grease

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 24 Nov 2022 156,767 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Inner cv gaiter oozing grease

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 1 Dec 2021 132,058 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 29 Nov 2021 132,058 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 Nov 2020 109,349 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Nov 2019 90,454 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 29 Nov 2019 90,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 Nov 2018 59,772 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 59,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 55,779 miles

Nearside Front TYRE SIDE WALL SLIGHT DAMAGE

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 48,034 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 42,966 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 38,292 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 34,335 miles

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

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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BG11 ZUA is a 2011 Kia Soul in Brown with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BG11 ZUA, 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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BG11 ZUA is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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