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EA61 GMX

2011 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,365 mi
Last recorded122,365 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 GMX
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 122,365 miles

slight play rack

Fail 9 Jan 2026 122,344 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 112,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 112,221 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 102,644 miles

ball joint covers poor

both front tyres on limits on edges

slight play nsf wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jan 2023 90,216 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 79,578 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 79,544 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 73,445 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 65,465 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 65,465 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear indicators discolouring

Pass 26 Nov 2018 58,639 miles

F/discs worn

N/S mirror cover damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2017 48,594 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 39,717 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 39,717 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 32,469 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 32,469 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 27,313 miles

exhaust emissions insufficient to register on diesel smoke test equipment

Fail 5 Dec 2014 27,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust emissions insufficient to register on diesel smoke test equipment

front brake discs worn (lipped)

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

rear brake pads getting low

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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EA61 GMX is a 2011 Kia Soul in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EA61 GMX, 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 EA61 GMX registered?

EA61 GMX is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is EA61 GMX safe to buy?

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