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EK11 JYD

2011 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,351 mi
Last recorded153,351 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 JYD
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 153,351 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 153,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 144,569 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 135,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 123,573 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 123,573 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 110,402 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 95,968 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 95,964 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2020 81,304 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 70,646 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2019 70,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 64,945 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 64,938 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 57,288 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 51,397 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 May 2016 51,397 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 45,067 miles

offside rear tyre slight cracking

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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EK11 JYD is a 2011 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK11 JYD, 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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EK11 JYD is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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