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FFZ 4729

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,928 mi
Last recorded110,928 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFZ 4729
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 110,928 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 110,928 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 90,457 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 89,103 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 83,140 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 73,706 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 73,706 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 57,938 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 57,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 43,514 miles

Front Upper turbo pipe has slight leak of oil

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall heavily perished and cracked between tread

Pass 16 Mar 2017 25,357 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 22,874 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 22,874 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 17,261 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 11,240 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 11,240 miles

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

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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FFZ 4729 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 68.8%.

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 FFZ 4729, 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 FFZ 4729 registered?

FFZ 4729 is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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