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NL61 CFZ

2011 Kia Soul

Cream Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,805 mi
Last recorded77,805 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 CFZ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 77,805 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 77,802 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 74,408 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 70,960 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 70,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 66,753 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 66,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 62,610 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 60,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 55,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 48,419 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside and nearside rear tyres- treads are cracking slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2017 42,231 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 35,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 32,991 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 29,994 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 29,994 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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NL61 CFZ is a 2011 Kia Soul in Cream with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL61 CFZ, 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 NL61 CFZ registered?

NL61 CFZ is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 18 October 2011.

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