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SJ11 MYW

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,052 mi
Last recorded120,052 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 120,052 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Heat shield loose not likely to fall off corrosion deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2024 106,445 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 1mm edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp light intensity low

Rear Heat shield loose not likely to fall off corrosion deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2023 87,779 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 87,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 83,529 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 69,967 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 60,767 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 54,167 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 54,167 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 45,837 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 45,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 38,286 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 30,836 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 30,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

wipers not tested

Pass 6 Feb 2015 21,881 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 14,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MYW is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 SJ11 MYW, 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 MYW registered?

SJ11 MYW is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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