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SL61 VXA

2011 Kia Soul

Cream Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,290 mi
Last recorded124,290 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 VXA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 124,290 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 120,270 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 116,039 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 110,643 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 106,077 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 106,077 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 102,247 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 98,802 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 92,272 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 86,874 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 81,894 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 81,894 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 64,412 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 64,412 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 46,206 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VXA is a 2011 Kia Soul in Cream with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL61 VXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL61 VXA registered?

SL61 VXA is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is SL61 VXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 VXA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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