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SM11 HBO

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,741 mi
Last recorded73,741 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 HBO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 73,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 69,846 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 66,439 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 63,220 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 63,220 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 59,599 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 55,951 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 55,951 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 55,945 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 55,945 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 49,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight play internally in shock absorber

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear slight play internally in shock absorber

Fail 20 Mar 2020 49,719 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear slight play internally in shock absorber

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 43,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 65% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread ok, tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 65% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 43,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 65% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread ok, tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 65% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 36,290 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 29,003 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 23,476 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 23,460 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 17,559 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 13,984 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 13,982 miles

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

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 HBO is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HBO, 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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SM11 HBO is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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