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R15 MTK

2011 Kia Soul

Green Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,996 mi
Last recorded64,996 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 MTK
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 64,996 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 54,998 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Behind inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2025 54,775 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Behind inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 41,392 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 39,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 37,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 37,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 35,832 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 34,641 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 34,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 32,791 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 30,644 miles

both front lower arm bushes peeling

Pass 24 Feb 2017 28,346 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 28,346 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 25,974 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight cracking in sidewall of n/s/rear tyre

small nick in sidewall of n/s/front tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,686 miles

cracks in tread of both rear tyres

small nick in sidewall of n/s/front tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2014 20,603 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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R15 MTK is a 2011 Kia Soul in Green 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 R15 MTK, 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 R15 MTK registered?

R15 MTK is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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