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GJ61 EKA

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,528 mi
Last recorded62,528 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 EKA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 62,528 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 62,527 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 61,330 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 61,328 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 58,434 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 58,434 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 57,745 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 55,278 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 55,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 52,776 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 49,877 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear tyre starting to split round inner wall

Pass 28 Aug 2018 45,451 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 41,514 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 36,935 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 28,974 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 19,887 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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GJ61 EKA is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black 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 GJ61 EKA, 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 GJ61 EKA registered?

GJ61 EKA is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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