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SM11 CYJ

2011 Kia Soul

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,014 mi
Last recorded82,014 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 CYJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 82,014 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated needs adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 81,968 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated needs adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 68,141 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear delaminated (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 57,715 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 46,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 46,439 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 35,993 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related underbody corrosion, not excessive or holed at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 34,948 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 34,331 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 33,527 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread peeling (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 32,346 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 30,663 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 29,108 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 27,393 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 22,948 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 CYJ is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 SM11 CYJ, 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 CYJ registered?

SM11 CYJ is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 23 May 2011.

Is SM11 CYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM11 CYJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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