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GK11 XAV

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,982 mi
Last recorded116,982 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 116,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 106,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 98,507 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing off on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing off on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Border line pass. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 91,739 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 84,834 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 77,122 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 77,122 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 73,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 68,136 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 64,175 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 59,821 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and starting to crack

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and starting to crack

Fail 17 Mar 2017 59,821 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and starting to crack

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and starting to crack

Pass 17 Mar 2016 55,289 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 48,043 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 39,314 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 39,314 miles

o/s/r tyre uneven wear on inner edge

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 XAV 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 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAV, 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 XAV registered?

GK11 XAV is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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