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DK61 UCV

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,150 mi
Last recorded95,150 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 UCV
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 95,150 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 90,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 90,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 85,245 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 85,245 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2022 79,914 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 75,133 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 71,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 64,410 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 64,410 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 55,678 miles

Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 46,439 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,167 miles

Front discs lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 25,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 25,274 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 18,001 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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DK61 UCV is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK61 UCV, 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 DK61 UCV registered?

DK61 UCV is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is DK61 UCV safe to buy?

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