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SJ11 MXP

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,527 mi
Last recorded97,527 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 MXP
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 97,527 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 92,536 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 91,474 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 91,474 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 89,462 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 92,373 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 79,277 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 79,277 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 75,435 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 75,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 67,214 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 60,046 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 May 2017 52,911 miles

Front Sticker fitted to windscreen in zone 'B' of swept area, but not in drivers view.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed from rear view mirror. ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 May 2017 52,908 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Sticker fitted to windscreen in zone 'B' of swept area, but not in drivers view.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed from rear view mirror. ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 44,635 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyres are cracking badly in the treads.

Fail 21 Apr 2016 44,635 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyres are cracking badly in the treads.

Pass 12 May 2015 36,315 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2014 27,603 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 25,002 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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SJ11 MXP is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SJ11 MXP, 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 SJ11 MXP registered?

SJ11 MXP is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 11 April 2011.

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