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VO11 LWL

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,173 mi
Last recorded78,173 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO11 LWL
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 78,173 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 74,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 68,871 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 68,871 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 63,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 56,976 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 51,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 50,981 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 46,491 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 46,491 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 40,909 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 34,833 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 28,323 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Fail 6 Feb 2017 28,323 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 21,673 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 15,568 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 15,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 9,613 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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VO11 LWL is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 VO11 LWL, 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 LWL is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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