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BJ61 UTN

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,233 mi
Last recorded163,233 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 UTN
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 163,233 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged but legible (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 163,231 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged but legible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge is bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 144,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 124,311 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 124,241 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 106,848 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 106,848 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 94,633 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 94,633 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 84,947 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 84,947 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 79,431 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 79,431 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 70,272 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 70,272 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 58,833 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 49,902 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 37,779 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 37,779 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 26,397 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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BJ61 UTN is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ61 UTN, 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 BJ61 UTN registered?

BJ61 UTN is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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