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R29 REC

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,433 mi
Last recorded37,433 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 REC
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 37,433 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 37,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 32,593 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 32,593 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 27,833 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 22,059 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 22,059 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 21,211 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 20,333 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 18,858 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 16,915 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 14,644 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split but still clearing the screen adequately. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 11,322 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 9,412 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to test seat belt.

Rear rear wiper blade smear.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 8,007 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 6,165 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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R29 REC 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 R29 REC, 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 R29 REC registered?

R29 REC is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 11 June 2011.

Is R29 REC safe to buy?

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