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BV61 BHX

2011 Kia Soul

Cream Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,339 mi
Last recorded106,339 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 BHX
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 106,339 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 106,339 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 101,133 miles

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

Rear number plate damaged

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 24 Sep 2024 101,132 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear number plate damaged

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2023 97,868 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 97,675 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 94,436 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 89,474 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 84,753 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 77,101 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 70,822 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 64,447 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 58,370 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 52,623 miles

n/s/f tyre chunk out sidewall

oil leak from turbo/back of engine

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2014 42,790 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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BV61 BHX is a 2011 Kia Soul in Cream with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV61 BHX, 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 BV61 BHX registered?

BV61 BHX is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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