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NL11 NPU

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,462 mi
Last recorded60,462 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 NPU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 60,462 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 58,038 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 55,047 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 51,348 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 47,368 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 47,366 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 44,658 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 44,105 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 40,433 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,001 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has splits in inner side wall

Offside Rear tyre preasure was low

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 36,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has splits in inner side wall

Offside Rear tyre preasure was low

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 32,920 miles

Nearside Rear Inner edge of tyre tread and sidewall perished

Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,596 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall split and cut also has nail in it

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2015 26,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 23,623 miles

Emissions too clean to be detected

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Faint mist of oil around bottom intercooler hose

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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NL11 NPU is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NL11 NPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NL11 NPU?

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What year was NL11 NPU registered?

NL11 NPU is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is NL11 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL11 NPU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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