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GK11 XBS

2011 Kia Soul

Green Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

188,450 mi
Last recorded188,450 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 XBS
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 188,450 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (axle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 188,400 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 185,350 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 176,858 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin another 1500/2000 miles approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 176,858 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction erg probs ? (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working replaced with a 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin another 1500/2000 miles approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 163,310 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 163,309 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 155,479 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 155,479 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 146,859 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 146,846 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 129,368 miles

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 16 Aug 2019 129,368 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 17 Aug 2018 106,542 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 80,196 miles

No measurable level of smoke emitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 69,380 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 62,378 miles

oil leak poss turbo

Pass 24 Mar 2015 55,217 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 41,150 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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GK11 XBS is a 2011 Kia Soul in Green with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XBS, 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 XBS registered?

GK11 XBS is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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