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NJ11 AXU

2011 Kia Soul

Cream Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,142 mi
Last recorded84,142 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 AXU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 84,142 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 84,141 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 80,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 78,146 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 75,579 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 72,535 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 65,063 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 59,943 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 50,016 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 50,012 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 44,634 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 38,166 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 38,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 29,934 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 29,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 18,131 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 15,033 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 12,524 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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NJ11 AXU is a 2011 Kia Soul in Cream with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NJ11 AXU, 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 NJ11 AXU registered?

NJ11 AXU is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 13 June 2011.

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