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ET11 NLE

2011 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,160 mi
Last recorded72,160 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET11 NLE
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 72,160 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 72,160 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 65,598 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 58,503 miles

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

Central Rear number plate slightly obscured by reversing camera

Fail 1 Mar 2024 58,325 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wires hanging down over throttle and brake pedal (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring resting on exhaust heat shied at manifold (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear number plate slightly obscured by reversing camera

Pass 1 Mar 2023 51,167 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 51,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 44,571 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 44,571 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 43,643 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 43,585 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 42,920 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 41,538 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 41,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 39,737 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 36,261 miles

Both front wipers split, though clearing screen

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 36,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Both front wipers split, though clearing screen

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 31,315 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2014 26,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 26,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ET11 NLE 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 ET11 NLE, 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 ET11 NLE registered?

ET11 NLE is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 6 August 2011.

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