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RE61 HUJ

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,440 mi
Last recorded107,440 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 HUJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 107,440 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 103,958 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 103,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 101,368 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 99,355 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 97,139 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 94,723 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 84,857 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 84,857 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2018 71,373 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 61,130 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 61,129 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 50,310 miles

oil leak from turbo boost hose

Pass 23 Nov 2015 33,522 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 12,076 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 11,908 miles

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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RE61 HUJ 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 RE61 HUJ, 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 RE61 HUJ registered?

RE61 HUJ is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is RE61 HUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE61 HUJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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