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SK61 RTV

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,782 mi
Last recorded77,782 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 RTV
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 77,782 miles

Offside (Washer Jet Needs Attention)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 77,782 miles

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

Offside (Washer Jet Needs Attention)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 69,718 miles

Offside washer jet needs attention

Fail 20 Dec 2024 69,718 miles

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

Offside washer jet needs attention

Pass 2 Jan 2024 60,768 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 60,768 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 49,550 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 49,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 46,382 miles

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

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Front one wheel nut missing

alternator belt tensioner worn

Pass 9 Nov 2020 44,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 42,118 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 42,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 37,046 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front tyre low 3mm

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 37,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 29,406 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 26,686 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 22,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 19,468 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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SK61 RTV is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK61 RTV, 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 SK61 RTV registered?

SK61 RTV is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 12 November 2011.

Is SK61 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK61 RTV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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