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R88 ROW

2011 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,417 mi
Last recorded84,417 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 ROW
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 84,417 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 84,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 84,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 79,612 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 74,001 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 69,176 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jul 2022 64,442 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 60,291 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 57,678 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 47,317 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 40,848 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 35,327 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 34,103 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 32,343 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 30,205 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 29,662 miles

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

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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R88 ROW is a 2011 Kia Soul in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R88 ROW, 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 R88 ROW registered?

R88 ROW is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 July 2011.

Is R88 ROW safe to buy?

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