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RT04 KEL

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,590 mi
Last recorded101,590 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT04 KEL
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 101,590 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 94,087 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner suspect wheel alignment issue (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 88,120 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 80,864 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn Inner Shoulder and are down to 2mm

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 76,773 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 73,148 miles

Offside Front tyre of run flat type.

Fail 26 Sep 2020 73,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre of run flat type.

Pass 17 Sep 2019 68,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre has cut inner side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2018 59,241 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 50,265 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 50,265 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 42,890 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 35,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers wiper blade split

nail in nsr tyre

passenger wiper blade split

Pass 19 Sep 2014 26,910 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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RT04 KEL is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RT04 KEL, 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 RT04 KEL registered?

RT04 KEL is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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