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GF11 GVU

2011 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,115 mi
Last recorded109,115 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 GVU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 109,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4MM MIN 1.5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5MM MIN 1.6MM WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM MINM 1.6MM CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM MIN 1.6MM CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2026 109,115 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction ITEMS ON MIRROR REMOVED (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4MM MIN 1.5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5MM MIN 1.6MM WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM MINM 1.6MM CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM MIN 1.6MM CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 91,871 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 91,871 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 76,239 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 76,226 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 61,172 miles

o/s/front + n/s/front tyre wear on edge

rear seat belt not check|(seat down)

Fail 22 Aug 2023 61,173 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

o/s/front + n/s/front tyre wear on edge

rear seat belt not check|(seat down)

Pass 19 Aug 2022 51,773 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 51,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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))

Front brake discs worn and lipped

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 45,849 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 45,718 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 45,718 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 41,795 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 41,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 39,024 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 39,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 May 2018 33,977 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2017 29,800 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 29,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 25,415 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 25,415 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2015 21,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 14,441 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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GF11 GVU is a 2011 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GF11 GVU, 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 GF11 GVU registered?

GF11 GVU is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 20 July 2011.

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