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RJ61 SKX

2011 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,181 mi
Last recorded121,181 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 SKX
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 121,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 121,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 107,114 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 97,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside dipped head light slightly dim

Pass 5 Nov 2019 89,692 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 83,890 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Nov 2017 67,806 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5mm wearing on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5mm cracking/perishing (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 21 Nov 2017 67,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking/perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking/perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2016 49,511 miles

engine covers - undertrays fitted restricting inspection

offside rear tyre cracking - perrishing between treads

some wear on front and rear brake discs

Fail 30 Nov 2016 49,507 miles

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

engine covers - undertrays fitted restricting inspection

front brake pads worn

offside rear tyre cracking - perrishing between treads

some wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 5 Dec 2015 34,364 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 34,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 25,415 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 25,415 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 SKX is a 2011 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SKX, 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 SKX registered?

RJ61 SKX is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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