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SK61 RVT

2011 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,826 mi
Last recorded128,826 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 RVT
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 128,826 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s worse than o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both coil spring locating points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear heatshield loose

Rear wiper blade defective

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 126,551 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension locating point (coil spring/chassis tunnel) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower axle corroded within prescribed areas (coil spring locating points)

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 23 Apr 2024 125,318 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 125,311 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 115,299 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 115,299 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2022 105,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 96,852 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 89,713 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 77,081 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 63,089 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 49,949 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 49,945 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 32,976 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 18,642 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 18,253 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 RVT is a 2011 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SK61 RVT, 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 RVT registered?

SK61 RVT is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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