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F15 SYO

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,776 mi
Last recorded101,776 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF15 SYO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 101,776 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 96,398 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 91,200 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 79,481 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside rear tyre starting to wear uneven on tread inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2021 72,244 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 72,244 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 65,667 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 59,104 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 55,001 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 55,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 49,803 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2017 49,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 36,370 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 36,370 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour both (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed separation through tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 22,064 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 11,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Jul 2014 11,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on 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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F15 SYO is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black 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 F15 SYO, 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 F15 SYO registered?

F15 SYO is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 11 August 2011.

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