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BJ11 AKF

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,527 mi
Last recorded162,527 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 AKF
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 162,527 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 162,527 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 153,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 146,914 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2024 146,914 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 141,320 miles

vehicle presented in wet condition

Fail 25 Feb 2023 141,319 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 135,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 122,752 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 109,605 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 109,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 90,849 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 78,572 miles

Front Oil leak intercooler hose weeping oil ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 65,710 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,816 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 52,816 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 41,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2014 32,767 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 30,463 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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BJ11 AKF is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BJ11 AKF, 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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BJ11 AKF is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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