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GJ61 UHP

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,334 mi
Last recorded109,334 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 109,334 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 101,922 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 101,857 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 94,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 94,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 86,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 79,637 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 79,635 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 73,021 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 73,020 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 60,260 miles

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

Offside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover perished

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 51,793 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 51,793 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt has two holes (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper spit (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 44,453 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 36,006 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 15,595 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 15,595 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 7,797 miles

all tyres cracking in treads

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 UHP is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UHP, 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 UHP registered?

GJ61 UHP is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 10 October 2011.

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