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SH54 AJH

2011 Kia Soul

Black Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,564 mi
Last recorded25,564 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 AJH
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 25,564 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 24,690 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 23,635 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 23,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 22,714 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 21,953 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 21,180 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 19,636 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 17,704 miles

Front brake pads very low

Rear brake pads very low

Pass 23 May 2017 15,899 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 15,889 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 13,974 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 15 May 2015 12,210 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 12,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 27 May 2014 10,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre is cut but showing no cords

Fail 27 May 2014 10,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre is cut but showing no cords

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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SH54 AJH is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH54 AJH, 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 SH54 AJH registered?

SH54 AJH is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is SH54 AJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH54 AJH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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