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EJ61 JXH

2011 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,991 mi
Last recorded164,991 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 JXH
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 164,991 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 164,991 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 153,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 12 Feb 2024 138,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 138,546 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 123,017 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2022 104,062 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2021 90,104 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 85,913 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 85,913 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 77,558 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 77,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2018 68,930 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 57,463 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 57,463 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 42,572 miles

Both front tyres close to the limit

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 42,572 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick to metal (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres close to the limit

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers smearing

Pass 9 Jun 2015 26,861 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 26,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 23,224 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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EJ61 JXH is a 2011 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EJ61 JXH, 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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EJ61 JXH is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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