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VN61 BNZ

2011 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,510 mi
Last recorded90,510 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 BNZ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 90,510 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 90,508 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 77,687 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 69,006 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Fail 27 Jul 2023 69,006 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 11 Aug 2022 52,513 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 47,849 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 45,909 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 44,214 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 41,636 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 34,321 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 27,719 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 22,496 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 9,968 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre treads wearing on inner edge.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 BNZ is a 2011 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BNZ, 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 VN61 BNZ registered?

VN61 BNZ is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is VN61 BNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 BNZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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