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HV11 VUT

2011 Kia Soul

Green Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,807 mi
Last recorded134,807 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 VUT
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 134,807 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 134,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 130,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2023 122,849 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 122,849 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2022 115,391 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 115,391 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 108,886 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 102,027 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 93,995 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 85,174 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 85,174 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 75,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak around intercooler pipes ()

Pass 30 Dec 2016 66,492 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 66,492 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 57,511 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 48,770 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2014 43,805 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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HV11 VUT is a 2011 Kia Soul in Green with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HV11 VUT, 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 HV11 VUT registered?

HV11 VUT is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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