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VO11 HXJ

2011 Kia Soul

Green Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,881 mi
Last recorded136,881 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO11 HXJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 136,881 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 124,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear worn

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 30 Jul 2025 124,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear worn

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Aug 2024 111,338 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 111,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 97,768 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 97,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 93,448 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing damaged and catches osf door when opened (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 89,362 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 77,350 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 66,193 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2018 66,193 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2017 57,712 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 49,574 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 49,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 25,014 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 25,014 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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VO11 HXJ is a 2011 Kia Soul in Green with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VO11 HXJ, 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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VO11 HXJ is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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