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PN61 XLO

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,205 mi
Last recorded116,205 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 XLO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 116,205 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 106,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 96,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 87,264 miles

both rear tyres cracking in treads

Fail 20 Oct 2022 87,249 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking in treads

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2021 81,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 74,376 miles

Offside Front foglight lense broken

Offside Front foglight not working

Fail 30 Oct 2020 74,376 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front foglight lense broken

Offside Front foglight not working

Pass 30 Oct 2019 66,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front disc brakes scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 66,514 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front disc brakes scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 56,087 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 55,727 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 45,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 34,997 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 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 28,844 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 24,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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PN61 XLO is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 PN61 XLO, 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

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What year was PN61 XLO registered?

PN61 XLO is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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