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DA61 KTE

2011 Kia Soul

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,359 mi
Last recorded69,359 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 KTE
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 69,359 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 69,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 67,379 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 62,356 miles

Front discs worn

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 56,830 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 56,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 52,723 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 52,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 49,365 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 45,470 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 43,762 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration Visible smoke from exhaust / engine oil is low (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs are wearing thin, a lip is showing on the outer edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs are worn and grained, slight binding from near side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 40,228 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,563 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 37,563 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 34,630 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 34,630 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 30,458 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 30,076 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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DA61 KTE is a 2011 Kia Soul in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DA61 KTE, 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 DA61 KTE registered?

DA61 KTE is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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