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SB61 DLK

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,186 mi
Last recorded75,186 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 DLK
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 75,186 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 75,144 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 75,094 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Nearside front anti roll bar link come away but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Rear discs corroded

Slight oil leak from engine

Slight play in offside tie rod

Slight weep of grease nearside front outer CV boot

Suspension components corroded front & rear

Fail 30 May 2024 75,094 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front number plate in poor condition

Nearside front anti roll bar link come away but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Rear discs corroded

Slight oil leak from engine

Slight play in offside tie rod

Slight weep of grease nearside front outer CV boot

Suspension components corroded front & rear

Pass 25 May 2023 75,081 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2022 72,860 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking from radiator bottom hose area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nsf drl out

Fail 29 Apr 2022 72,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking from radiator bottom hose area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nsf drl out

Pass 26 Apr 2021 70,883 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 70,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Wipers smear screen

Pass 29 Apr 2020 66,321 miles

Exhaust front and centre sections corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 66,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust front and centre sections corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres ceacked/perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 60,113 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 60,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2017 49,082 miles

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2017 49,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect refit bulb (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2016 40,099 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both [part of flexis] (3.6.B.2c)

both sides of car damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2016 40,098 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both [part of flexis] (3.6.B.2c)

both sides of car damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2015 30,708 miles

accident damage to offside front door

Pass 4 Oct 2014 24,839 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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SB61 DLK is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SB61 DLK, 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 SB61 DLK registered?

SB61 DLK is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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