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FN11 BSU

2011 Kia Soul

Cream Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,459 mi
Last recorded94,459 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 BSU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 94,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1st pipe/hose before axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1st pipe/hose before axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2nd pipe/hose on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 94,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe/pipes leaking attaching to abs unit (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1st pipe/hose before axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1st pipe/hose before axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2nd pipe/hose on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 83,677 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 83,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 72,673 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 72,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 61,447 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery not clamped into holder (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 52,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 42,915 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 37,189 miles

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

both rear tyres are part worn and runflat tyres

Pass 14 Nov 2017 28,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 28,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 19,855 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 15,709 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 9,800 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 7,540 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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FN11 BSU is a 2011 Kia Soul in Cream with a 1,582cc petrol 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 FN11 BSU, 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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FN11 BSU is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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