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SJ61 RVM

2011 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,232 mi
Last recorded107,232 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 RVM
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 107,232 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 107,232 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 102,315 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 102,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 100,474 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 100,471 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 90,425 miles

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

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

Rear wiper torn

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2019 90,421 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn normal (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear wiper torn

oil leak

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 81,827 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inner edge 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 81,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating needs discs and pads (3.7.B.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inner edge 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,958 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

oil leaks from sump and turbo

rear wiper torn

Pass 5 Apr 2016 55,064 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 55,064 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 39,288 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 35,713 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SJ61 RVM is a 2011 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SJ61 RVM, 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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SJ61 RVM is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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