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FN11 ZCA

2011 Kia Soul

Brown Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,618 mi
Last recorded105,618 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 ZCA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 105,618 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 105,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 100,749 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 100,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 92,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Uneven tyre wear / Tyre size 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated / Tyre size 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play dust cover damaged / deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2022 92,646 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre size 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Uneven tyre wear / Tyre size 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated / Tyre size 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play dust cover damaged / deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2021 84,651 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 3mm / Tyre size 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever travel high, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 16 Nov 2020 78,131 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever travel high, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 26 Nov 2019 71,328 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake level travel high requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 65,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 225/45R18 95W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 57,826 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 55,909 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 55,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 51,569 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,850 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 37,347 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 ZCA is a 2011 Kia Soul in Brown 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 FN11 ZCA, 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 ZCA is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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