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GK61 RHE

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,170 mi
Last recorded96,170 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 RHE
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 96,170 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 96,161 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit plate (0.51 +0.05) 0.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 89,512 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 85,085 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 82,915 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 74,040 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 65,648 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 55,702 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 46,380 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 38,666 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 31,572 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 25,371 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 21,354 miles

inner front brake pads appear slighjtly low

Pass 22 Aug 2014 14,590 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres heavily worn on shoulders (under inflation/tracking)

oil leak from turbo outlet/inlet hoses

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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GK61 RHE is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GK61 RHE, 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 GK61 RHE registered?

GK61 RHE is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is GK61 RHE safe to buy?

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