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SJ11 RRY

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,921 mi
Last recorded115,921 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 115,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 115,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 110,182 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 110,182 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 103,104 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 96,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 89,442 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 89,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 81,984 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 75,145 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 75,145 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 67,596 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 59,416 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 51,137 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 42,227 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 30,433 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 18,885 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyre

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RRY is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RRY, 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 RRY registered?

SJ11 RRY is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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