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EY11 SMO

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,483 mi
Last recorded88,483 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY11 SMO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 88,483 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 88,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 84,485 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 77,464 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 77,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

1/ nail in n/s front tyre and worn on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2019 68,983 miles

Hand brake travel at MOT limits

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside, sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 68,565 miles

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

Hand brake travel at MOT limits

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside, sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 61,703 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

screw in off side rear tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2018 61,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side front tyre at legal limits

screw in off side rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2017 50,416 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever high

Pass 13 Apr 2016 36,560 miles

advisory engine cover fitted

advisory offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2016 36,463 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside front inner pad (3.5.1g)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside rear inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside front both sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside front (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside front (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front very low (3.5.1g)

advisory engine cover fitted

advisory offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2015 25,799 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 25,799 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 16,281 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 SMO is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EY11 SMO, 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 SMO is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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