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FV61 WHP

2011 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,203 mi
Last recorded139,203 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 WHP
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 139,203 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle and coil springs slightly corroded

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 131,236 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 23 Jan 2024 117,992 miles

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

Offside Front inner track rod arm has slight play

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

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded and slightly insecure

Fail 23 Jan 2024 117,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner track rod arm has slight play

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

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded and slightly insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2023 105,646 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 105,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 92,421 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 92,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 82,255 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 73,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged on calipper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 73,332 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged on calipper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 61,569 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 47,083 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 33,620 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 24,567 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 15,826 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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FV61 WHP is a 2011 Kia Soul in White 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 FV61 WHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV61 WHP registered?

FV61 WHP is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is FV61 WHP safe to buy?

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