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FT11 ZVM

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,977 mi
Last recorded132,977 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 ZVM
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 132,977 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 121,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 118,141 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 118,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 110,967 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 101,953 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 96,620 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 96,620 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 92,280 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 87,307 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 82,130 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 73,117 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 73,117 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 55,282 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,577 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 36,442 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 16,378 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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FT11 ZVM is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FT11 ZVM, 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 FT11 ZVM registered?

FT11 ZVM is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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