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SM11 HBL

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,802 mi
Last recorded138,802 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 138,802 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 138,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 138,470 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 133,357 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 128,524 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 128,524 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 122,476 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 122,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake disc heavily scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 117,280 miles

required parking brake effort only just reached

Pass 14 Jan 2021 114,953 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 95,616 miles

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

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2019 95,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 78,177 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 60,762 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 47,041 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 46,038 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 35,273 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 24,034 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 23,270 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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SM11 HBL is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SM11 HBL, 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 HBL registered?

SM11 HBL is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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