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SL61 VWK

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,317 mi
Last recorded66,317 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 VWK
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 66,317 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/side rear sub frame corroded at spring seat

Fail 2 Jun 2026 66,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 57,195 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 45,284 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 44,074 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 41,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rigid section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rigid section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 41,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rigid section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rigid section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 39,673 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 36,286 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of front to rear assembly. after join with pipe at the rear close to axle, just before join with rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hose pipes just before caliper joins (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 36,284 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sheared just before flange joining with back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of front to rear assembly. after join with pipe at the rear close to axle, just before join with rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hose pipes just before caliper joins (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 34,792 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 31,585 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 28,043 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 28,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 24,407 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 21,523 miles

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

O/S/F WIPER IS TORN SLIGHTLY

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 21,523 miles

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

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

O/S/F WIPER IS TORN SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 18,847 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 VWK is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VWK, 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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SL61 VWK is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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