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SY61 VJC

2011 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,366 mi
Last recorded117,366 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 VJC
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 117,366 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 117,365 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 108,218 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 108,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 102,812 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 102,812 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 102,809 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 102,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2020 99,389 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 84,658 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 69,459 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 58,298 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 46,555 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 38,250 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 38,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 35,245 miles

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

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

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

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 VJC is a 2011 Kia Soul in Blue 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 SY61 VJC, 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 VJC registered?

SY61 VJC is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is SY61 VJC safe to buy?

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