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NL11 YSB

2011 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

254,493 mi
Last recorded254,493 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 YSB
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 254,493 miles

fuel tank damp but not leaking at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2023 233,880 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 233,836 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 215,011 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 215,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction code p0404 present code cleared customer to monitor, code may return and need further investigation (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 193,773 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 193,773 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 170,762 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 170,762 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 151,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 130,833 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 130,833 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 111,645 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 111,645 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 89,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 69,504 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 47,579 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 44,466 miles

Both front wipers split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 YSB 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 66.7%.

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 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 NL11 YSB, 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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NL11 YSB is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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