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SD61 XWG

2011 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,894 mi
Last recorded110,894 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 XWG
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 110,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 101,647 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 101,647 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 92,859 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 92,859 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 22 Nov 2023 88,954 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 88,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 80,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 73,320 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 71,821 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 71,821 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 70,278 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 62,678 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 51,136 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 51,136 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 25,387 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 25,387 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 20,109 miles

removed steering wheel cover as dangerous when pas inop

Pass 3 Oct 2014 16,328 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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SD61 XWG is a 2011 Kia Soul in Red 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 SD61 XWG, 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 XWG registered?

SD61 XWG is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 13 November 2011.

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