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FV61 UMU

2011 Kia Soul

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,370 mi
Last recorded159,370 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 UMU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 159,370 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 156,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 156,256 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 152,813 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 152,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 142,793 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 130,296 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 122,023 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 114,760 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 103,496 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 103,107 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 95,482 miles

Front brake discs lipped on edge

Rear tyres starting to wear across centre surface

hand brake slightly excessive reserve travel

Pass 24 Oct 2016 81,133 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

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

all four tyres on 3mm on outer edges

chip in screen

Pass 30 Oct 2015 53,658 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 28,766 miles

All tyres on vehicle nearing legal limit (3mm)

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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FV61 UMU is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV61 UMU, 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 FV61 UMU registered?

FV61 UMU is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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