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FD61 BXM

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,800 mi
Last recorded133,800 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 BXM
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 133,800 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 125,161 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2024 116,717 miles

corrosion on suspension components and rear axle

Fail 1 Mar 2024 116,712 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

corrosion on suspension components and rear axle

Pass 6 Mar 2023 107,620 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 99,156 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 99,154 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2021 89,762 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 89,762 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 85,749 miles

handbrake leaver has little reserve travel

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 79,757 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing two rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust is corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2019 79,754 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing two rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust is corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 66,345 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 53,718 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 33,115 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 33,114 miles

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

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

O/S/F Tyre worn to 0mm inner shoulder...

Pass 3 Nov 2014 25,278 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 25,278 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FD61 BXM is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD61 BXM, 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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FD61 BXM is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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