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SM11 XFR

2011 Kia Soul

Brown Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,700 mi
Last recorded161,700 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 XFR
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 161,700 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 133,091 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 123,032 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 120,280 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 120,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 114,538 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 114,526 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 104,161 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2019 104,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 88,517 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 68,491 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 62,192 miles

f/o/s accident damage

Fail 30 Jun 2016 62,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

f/o/s accident damage

Pass 16 Jun 2015 46,410 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 46,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 35,707 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 XFR is a 2011 Kia Soul in Brown with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XFR, 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 XFR registered?

SM11 XFR is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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