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PK11 LJO

2011 Kia Soul

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

105,788 mi
Last recorded105,788 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK11 LJO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 105,788 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 105,788 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 95,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi deteriorated / slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 95,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi deteriorated / slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 81,125 miles

Central exhaust section deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 81,125 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central exhaust section deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 70,670 miles

Front section of exhaust (flexi) deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between tread and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 70,670 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front section of exhaust (flexi) deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between tread and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 60,652 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 60,616 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 58,412 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 15 Oct 2020 58,411 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 3 Jun 2019 53,827 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 53,827 miles

Headlamp aim too low OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working OFFSIDE FRONT (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 49,838 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE

Fail 21 May 2018 49,838 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 16 May 2017 43,721 miles

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 25 May 2016 35,934 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE & NAIL IN TREAD

Fail 25 May 2016 35,934 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam NEARSIDE (1.7.5a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE & NAIL IN TREAD

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OFFSIDE (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,378 miles

front tyres wearing off on inner edges

small screw in n/s/f tyre tread

Fail 8 Apr 2015 32,378 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing off on inner edges

small screw in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 8 Apr 2014 26,204 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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PK11 LJO is a 2011 Kia Soul in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PK11 LJO, 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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PK11 LJO is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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