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FG61 FOJ

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,892 mi
Last recorded49,892 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 FOJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 49,892 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 49,892 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 48,543 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 48,543 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 47,920 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 47,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 46,991 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 45,736 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 43,052 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 43,046 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 40,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just showing a tread pattern on edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just showing a tread pattern on edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 35,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 28,960 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 23,042 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 16,927 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 10,059 miles

both front tyres low (inner edge) & slightly cracking

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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FG61 FOJ 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 75%.

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 FG61 FOJ, 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 FG61 FOJ registered?

FG61 FOJ is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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