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NJ11 WVO

2011 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,554 mi
Last recorded124,554 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 WVO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 124,554 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 124,554 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 123,899 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 118,020 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 118,020 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 114,728 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 114,143 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 106,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 105,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 103,045 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 100,201 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 96,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 90,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 85,228 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 79,804 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 79,720 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

front fog lights flickering

Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,966 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 37,939 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 WVO is a 2011 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WVO, 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 WVO registered?

NJ11 WVO is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 5 March 2011.

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