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R24 ARK

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,352 mi
Last recorded68,352 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 ARK
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 68,352 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 68,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 69,712 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 58,681 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 53,040 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 47,108 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 47,108 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 43,439 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 40,125 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 34,568 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 28,377 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 25,417 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 22,174 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 22,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 8,579 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 14,356 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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R24 ARK 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 81.3%.

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 R24 ARK, 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 R24 ARK registered?

R24 ARK is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 12 January 2011.

Is R24 ARK safe to buy?

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