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SD61 BFZ

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,085 mi
Last recorded91,085 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 BFZ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 91,085 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 91,085 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 89,559 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 76,301 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 71,480 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 63,580 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 63,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 58,038 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 52,706 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 52,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 41,671 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 29,754 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 18,345 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 16,538 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 13,167 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 11,954 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 11,929 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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SD61 BFZ is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SD61 BFZ, 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 SD61 BFZ registered?

SD61 BFZ is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 3 November 2011.

Is SD61 BFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD61 BFZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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