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DP11 MLJ

2011 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,553 mi
Last recorded72,553 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP11 MLJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 72,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 69,531 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 69,531 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 66,283 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 62,514 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 62,514 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 3 Aug 2022 58,908 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 58,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 54,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Aug 2020 51,990 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 51,987 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 48,293 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 44,498 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 40,977 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 35,665 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 31,004 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 26,320 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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DP11 MLJ is a 2011 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DP11 MLJ, 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 DP11 MLJ registered?

DP11 MLJ is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 27 July 2011.

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