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SM11 WGK

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,518 mi
Last recorded83,518 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 WGK
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 83,518 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Cannot access rear seats

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 83,518 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Cannot access rear seats

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 79,310 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 79,310 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective tempoary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 79,305 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction device holder in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 68,134 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 59,210 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 59,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 56,418 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 49,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 49,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 37,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2019 37,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 26,943 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 20,344 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 15,173 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 9,344 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 6,727 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 WGK is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WGK, 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 WGK registered?

SM11 WGK is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 22 June 2011.

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