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BV61 CXW

2011 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

260,897 mi
Last recorded260,897 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 CXW
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 260,897 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread out of shape

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on various suspension components

corrosion under vehicle in places

front radiator support corroded

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2024 249,355 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 226,900 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion on various suspension components

front brake pads getting low

rear tyres treads out of shape

Pass 23 Aug 2022 204,118 miles

both rear tyres treads out of shape

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 19 Aug 2021 183,154 miles

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

rear tyres tread out of shape

Pass 1 Sep 2020 167,053 miles

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

front wipers smearing

slight play in both front upper shock absorber mounts

Fail 1 Sep 2020 167,053 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing

slight play in both front upper shock absorber mounts

Pass 2 Sep 2019 148,964 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 148,410 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 121,234 miles

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

front & rear brake discs worn & front brake pads getting low

lower gearbox stablizer mount worn

Fail 15 Aug 2018 121,234 miles

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

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

front & rear brake discs worn & front brake pads getting low

lower gearbox stablizer mount worn

Pass 30 Aug 2017 97,015 miles

both front tyres close to limits

both rear tyres splitting on inner wall

Pass 26 Aug 2016 70,054 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 54,447 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 41,478 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 CXW is a 2011 Kia Soul in White 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 CXW, 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 CXW registered?

BV61 CXW is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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