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VU11 VHM

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,070 mi
Last recorded85,070 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 VHM
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 85,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 72,090 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 67,850 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 67,850 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 65,879 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2022 62,786 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 62,786 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 59,890 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 59,890 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 57,560 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 54,903 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 52,519 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 49,218 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 42,299 miles

Nearside Rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2015 35,121 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 25,352 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 25,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 24,734 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 23 Jan 2014 24,734 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

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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VU11 VHM is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VU11 VHM, 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 VU11 VHM registered?

VU11 VHM is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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