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BK11 VVJ

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,792 mi
Last recorded100,792 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 VVJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 100,792 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 100,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2024 69,561 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 69,561 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 55,297 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 50,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 46,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 43,685 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 37,199 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 31,714 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 25,755 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 19,748 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 14,043 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 6,411 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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BK11 VVJ is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BK11 VVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK11 VVJ registered?

BK11 VVJ is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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