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BJ11 BYZ

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,693 mi
Last recorded47,693 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 BYZ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 47,693 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 47,180 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 46,716 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 46,716 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended under seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid filled with water (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 45,819 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 45,819 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 44,783 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 43,726 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 42,253 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 42,253 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 40,941 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 40,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 38,862 miles

Central Oil leak oil leak from turbo area ()

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 37,697 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 35,153 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 35,153 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 32,799 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 32,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 20,610 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 BYZ is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BYZ, 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 BJ11 BYZ registered?

BJ11 BYZ is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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The MOT history for BJ11 BYZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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