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SO60 OSL

2011 Kia Soul

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,361 mi
Last recorded99,361 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO60 OSL
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 99,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 99,358 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements o/s and n/s poor (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 93,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 93,608 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 91,084 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 90,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2022 79,312 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 76,392 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses has slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 76,239 miles

both rear tyres heavily cracked **advise immediate replacement** 195/65/15

Pass 4 Oct 2019 74,918 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 74,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 70,750 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 70,738 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 66,224 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 64,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes greased

Fail 23 Jun 2017 64,754 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Jul 2016 55,517 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 45,192 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 40,242 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 34,939 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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SO60 OSL is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SO60 OSL, 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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SO60 OSL is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 19 January 2011.

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