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EK61 ZDP

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,998 mi
Last recorded70,998 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 ZDP
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 70,998 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 70,834 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2024 66,676 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 62,131 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 55,721 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 55,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 45,361 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 45,216 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front day running light not working

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 38,906 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 30,519 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 23,510 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 23,500 miles

Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 17,980 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 13,004 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 13,004 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 9,801 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 6,781 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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EK61 ZDP is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EK61 ZDP, 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 EK61 ZDP?

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What year was EK61 ZDP registered?

EK61 ZDP is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is EK61 ZDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK61 ZDP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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