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HX51 ALX

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,942 mi
Last recorded127,942 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 ALX
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 127,942 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 123,833 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 119,721 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 116,525 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 111,319 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 111,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 108,940 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 108,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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HX51 ALX is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 HX51 ALX, 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 HX51 ALX registered?

HX51 ALX is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 21 June 2011.

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