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SM11 CXW

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,896 mi
Last recorded88,896 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 CXW
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 88,896 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 88,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing uneven on inner edge - urgent (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 86,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

inner edges of tread on both rear tyres are slightly rippled - rest of tread 4-5mm

Pass 10 Oct 2023 82,874 miles

nearside track rod end ball joint worn

Pass 10 Oct 2022 78,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 75,018 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 74,154 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 70,989 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,936 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 52,597 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 52,597 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2018 51,653 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 42,595 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 34,634 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 27,808 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 18,962 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing inside edges

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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SM11 CXW is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SM11 CXW, 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 SM11 CXW registered?

SM11 CXW is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 29 April 2011.

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