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BJ11 BZS

2011 Kia Soul

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,616 mi
Last recorded124,616 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 BZS
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 124,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 122,209 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 119,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45ZR 18 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 119,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45ZR 18 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 111,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 111,030 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 102,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 102,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18 95w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 89,690 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 70,115 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S REAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 70,111 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S AND N/S FRONT. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S REAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 65,101 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 61,082 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 48,705 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 35,815 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,877 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 18,245 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 BZS is a 2011 Kia Soul in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ11 BZS, 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 BZS registered?

BJ11 BZS is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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