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BK11 VVL

2011 Kia Soul

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,723 mi
Last recorded129,723 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 VVL
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 129,723 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 105,333 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 90,536 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 89,076 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 89,076 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 86,802 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 83,685 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 81,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (2.5MM) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 81,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (2.5MM) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 76,034 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 76,034 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 70,518 miles

Central Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 62,927 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 54,298 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 45,191 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 45,191 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2014 34,699 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 VVL is a 2011 Kia Soul in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel 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 BK11 VVL, 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 VVL registered?

BK11 VVL is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 16 March 2011.

Is BK11 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK11 VVL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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