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SY61 RLX

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,006 mi
Last recorded130,006 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 RLX
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 130,006 miles

Nearside Front Rear subframe bolt not fully fastened

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 125,540 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 121,325 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear x3 ()

Pass 1 Oct 2022 116,603 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 111,224 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 105,650 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 105,648 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 101,260 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 101,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 97,059 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 76,249 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 57,068 miles

child seat fitted to rear

both rear tyres badly worn

Fail 11 Jun 2016 57,068 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam h/light inop (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted to rear

both rear tyres badly worn

Pass 12 Jun 2015 44,381 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 44,001 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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SY61 RLX is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SY61 RLX, 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 SY61 RLX registered?

SY61 RLX is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is SY61 RLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY61 RLX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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