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VK11 MVY

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,844 mi
Last recorded113,844 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 MVY
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 113,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 107,733 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 107,733 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 101,435 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 94,903 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 94,903 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 87,674 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 87,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 79,693 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))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 75,307 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 66,289 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 59,958 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 56,252 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 46,062 miles

exhaust front flexi worn

Fail 16 Feb 2016 46,062 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexi worn

nearside rear tyre low

Pass 26 Feb 2015 35,608 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 35,608 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 24,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VK11 MVY is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VK11 MVY, 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 VK11 MVY registered?

VK11 MVY is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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