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SG11 VWV

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,122 mi
Last recorded103,122 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG11 VWV
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 103,122 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 99,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 99,136 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 94,438 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 90,349 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 87,427 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 87,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 84,359 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 84,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 78,062 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 78,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 69,071 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 69,040 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 57,196 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 46,974 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 46,974 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 46,738 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 46,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 36,374 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 21,229 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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SG11 VWV is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SG11 VWV, 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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SG11 VWV is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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