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DN61 HNC

2011 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

84,283 mi
Last recorded84,283 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 HNC
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 84,283 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 81,665 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 78,921 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 78,822 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 75,043 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Strong advisory border line pass **** (2.1.3 (b) (i))

body damaged offside front and nearside rear

Pass 25 Nov 2021 72,299 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 66,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 61,519 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 61,498 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 54,246 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 46,831 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 46,341 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 45,947 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 28 Oct 2014 44,561 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 44,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DN61 HNC is a 2011 Kia Soul in Blue 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 DN61 HNC, 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 DN61 HNC registered?

DN61 HNC is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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