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NL61 EJG

2011 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,481 mi
Last recorded89,481 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 EJG
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 89,481 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 85,156 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2025 85,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 78,932 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 78,932 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 67,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn, lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake application uneven

Fail 9 May 2023 67,126 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn, lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush coming away from it's bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake application uneven

Pass 12 May 2022 55,057 miles

parking brake application uneven

Fail 12 May 2022 55,057 miles

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

parking brake application uneven

Pass 17 May 2021 43,637 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 43,406 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 42,136 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 40,322 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2017 38,569 miles

uneven wear on o/s front tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2016 35,962 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 31,557 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 25,625 miles

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

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 EJG is a 2011 Kia Soul in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NL61 EJG, 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 EJG registered?

NL61 EJG is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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