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EJ61 VRU

2011 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,624 mi
Last recorded38,624 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 38,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 36,941 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 36,940 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 36,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 36,188 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 35,779 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 34,302 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides,by fuel tank (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 32,412 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 30,903 miles

both front and offside rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Jul 2020 30,903 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both front and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Jul 2019 29,906 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 29,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in wall cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Aug 2018 27,754 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 25,334 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 19,403 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2016 15,467 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 10,043 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 VRU 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 EJ61 VRU, 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

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What year was EJ61 VRU registered?

EJ61 VRU is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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The MOT history for EJ61 VRU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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