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EX11 GYW

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

88,633 mi
Last recorded88,633 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX11 GYW
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 88,633 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 88,632 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2025 87,885 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 84,516 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 84,515 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 82,679 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 82,679 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 79,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens loose

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 79,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Fog lamp lens loose

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 75,853 miles

Nearside and offside front wiper rubbers split.

Offside Front Fog lamp insecure.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished and cracked. 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 73,328 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked.

Fail 6 Oct 2020 73,328 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 70,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 67,139 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 67,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 91 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 63,226 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 63,226 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24'' (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 59,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 59,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 56,078 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2015 56,078 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 52,302 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 51,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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EX11 GYW is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EX11 GYW, 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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What year was EX11 GYW registered?

EX11 GYW is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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