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NJ11 WVW

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,277 mi
Last recorded122,277 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 WVW
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 122,277 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 122,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 111,023 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 107,847 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 100,290 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 100,290 miles

Front Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Slight knock

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 83,243 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 83,243 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 72,879 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 72,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 56,568 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 56,565 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 55,229 miles

Both rear brake pipes rusty

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

Slight drag on rear brakes

o/s/f brake disc marked inner face

Fail 5 Sep 2018 55,229 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear brake pipes rusty

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

Slight drag on rear brakes

o/s/f brake disc marked inner face

Pass 31 Aug 2017 47,330 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 39,050 miles

Rear discs marked inner face

Pass 27 Aug 2015 30,113 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 20,978 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,020 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 16,826 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 WVW is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NJ11 WVW, 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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NJ11 WVW is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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