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VU11 VKC

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,253 mi
Last recorded64,253 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 VKC
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 64,253 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 61,168 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 57,793 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 54,222 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 50,705 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 48,347 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 48,347 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 44,720 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear x3 child seat fitted ()

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front brake disc lipped

rear wiper blade rubber worn

Pass 11 May 2018 40,141 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 40,125 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 May 2018 40,125 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part BOTH (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2017 35,147 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2016 32,014 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 24,622 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 17,665 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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VU11 VKC is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc 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 VU11 VKC, 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 VU11 VKC registered?

VU11 VKC is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 29 April 2011.

Is VU11 VKC safe to buy?

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