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RJ61 SKO

2011 Kia Soul

Green Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,376 mi
Last recorded88,376 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 SKO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 88,376 miles

Nearside Front disc slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded at rear joint

front and rear suspension components corroded

nsf osf tyres worn inner edges more

Pass 12 Nov 2024 84,870 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 84,870 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 81,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 81,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 78,011 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Patches of corrosion inner sill

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 72,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear uneven wear worn more inside edge

Pass 20 Jul 2020 69,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear brake pipe to flexi hoses covered in grease

Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 62,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,447 miles

some damage to tyre sidewall o/s/r

Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,889 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

tyre sidewall damaged o/s/r

Fail 21 Apr 2017 54,889 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

tyre sidewall damaged o/s/r

Pass 29 Apr 2016 50,760 miles

engine oil leak

some damage to tyre sidewall o/s/r

Fail 29 Apr 2016 50,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine oil leak

some damage to tyre sidewall o/s/r

Pass 11 Dec 2014 43,153 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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RJ61 SKO is a 2011 Kia Soul in Green with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJ61 SKO, 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 RJ61 SKO registered?

RJ61 SKO is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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