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SL61 EXT

2011 Kia Soul

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,964 mi
Last recorded54,964 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 EXT
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 54,964 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule end tail (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule end tail (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 43,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 43,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 29,495 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 29,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges

Pass 26 Apr 2017 18,544 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 15,095 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 15,095 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 20 Aug 2015 8,491 miles

both rear seats have child seats in o/s and n/s belts not checked

Pass 25 Aug 2014 3,964 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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SL61 EXT is a 2011 Kia Soul in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SL61 EXT, 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 SL61 EXT registered?

SL61 EXT is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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