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SW60 FWS

2011 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,677 mi
Last recorded88,677 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW60 FWS
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 88,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight play in steering column

Automatic transmission pipe corroded and has a slight leak

Pass 8 Aug 2025 80,143 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 69,798 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 59,876 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 50,936 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2021 41,267 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 38,299 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 36,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 34,057 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 34,057 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front slight wear on inner and outer edges of tyre

Offside Front slight wear on inner and outer edges of tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 25,673 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 17,664 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 17,664 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 16,048 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 13,658 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 13,176 miles

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

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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SW60 FWS is a 2011 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW60 FWS, 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 SW60 FWS registered?

SW60 FWS is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 28 January 2011.

Is SW60 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW60 FWS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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