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EY11 RYJ

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,566 mi
Last recorded87,566 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY11 RYJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 87,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 10 Mar 2026 87,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 13 Feb 2025 71,473 miles

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear heat shield loose

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2024 65,115 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 62,700 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 61,040 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 59,480 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 58,244 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 55,194 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 52,411 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 47,012 miles

oil leak from filter housing

Fail 31 Jan 2017 47,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak from filter housing

Pass 3 Feb 2016 38,556 miles

signs of several serious oil leaks

Fail 3 Feb 2016 38,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

signs of several serious oil leaks

Pass 13 Feb 2015 28,312 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Feb 2014 18,738 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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EY11 RYJ is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EY11 RYJ, 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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EY11 RYJ is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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