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GK11 UPA

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,546 mi
Last recorded81,546 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 UPA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 81,546 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 81,544 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 73,317 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))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 73,317 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))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 62,332 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 59,764 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 57,550 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 57,523 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 55,977 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 49,598 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 49,598 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nail in nearside front tyre close to the edge

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 Feb 2018 40,044 miles

Windscreen chip not in drivers view or swept area At bottom right corner

Pass 14 Feb 2017 33,941 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 31,166 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 24,990 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perishing.

offside front tyre has cut in tyre,no cords exposed.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 19,344 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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GK11 UPA is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver 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 GK11 UPA, 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 GK11 UPA registered?

GK11 UPA is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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