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SY61 VNJ

2011 Kia Soul

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,758 mi
Last recorded100,758 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 VNJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 100,758 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 95,141 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 95,125 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both the n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both the n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 87,430 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 82,388 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 82,388 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 77,120 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 69,546 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 63,307 miles

both rearoffside & nearside brake corroded but serviceable

Pass 29 Aug 2016 56,487 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 46,509 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 33,157 miles

rear brake pads low

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 VNJ is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SY61 VNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY61 VNJ registered?

SY61 VNJ is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 5 October 2011.

Is SY61 VNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY61 VNJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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