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EFZ 8197

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,222 mi
Last recorded100,222 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFZ 8197
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 100,222 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 93,525 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 87,163 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 82,016 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022
Pass 11 Mar 2020 64,763 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2020 64,727 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 56,550 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 48,486 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 41,445 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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EFZ 8197 is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EFZ 8197, 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

How do I check the history of EFZ 8197?

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What year was EFZ 8197 registered?

EFZ 8197 is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 15 February 2011.

Is EFZ 8197 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFZ 8197 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EFZ 8197 have outstanding finance?

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