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S13 JOO

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,152 mi
Last recorded75,152 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 JOO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 75,152 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 67,753 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 60,714 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 52,234 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 52,232 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 44,199 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 44,008 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All for disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Between 1/4 - 1/2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 44,008 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both x 2 Inner Walls N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Glue / tree sap / Sticker glue (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Between 1/4 - 1/2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 38,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 38,299 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 38,293 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 35,950 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 29,407 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 24,113 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 20,115 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 15,948 miles

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

front blades split

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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S13 JOO 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 S13 JOO, 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 S13 JOO registered?

S13 JOO is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 26 June 2011.

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