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VN61 BNK

2011 Kia Soul

White Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,924 mi
Last recorded71,924 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 BNK
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 71,924 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 71,923 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 66,530 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 66,530 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 61,510 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 56,397 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 56,397 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2021 51,118 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 47,858 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 43,959 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 37,907 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 33,188 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 26,019 miles

Offside Front WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 9 Oct 2015 21,323 miles

Nearside Rear unable to inspect seat belt as child seat fitted.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 16,713 miles

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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VN61 BNK is a 2011 Kia Soul in White with a 1,582cc petrol 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 VN61 BNK, 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 VN61 BNK registered?

VN61 BNK is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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