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DA61 VWR

2011 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,010 mi
Last recorded155,010 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 VWR
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 155,010 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2025 138,999 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 May 2025 138,892 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2024 123,650 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 112,025 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 101,601 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 91,482 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 80,863 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread 3.1/4.0/3.8mm

offside rear tyre low on tread 3.4/3.9/4.2mm

Pass 16 May 2019 71,417 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

handbrake high

Pass 26 Apr 2018 64,792 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 51,216 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 38,007 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 27,758 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 27,758 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

offside wiper blade damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2014 25,210 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 25,208 miles

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

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

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 VWR is a 2011 Kia Soul in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DA61 VWR, 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 VWR registered?

DA61 VWR is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is DA61 VWR safe to buy?

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