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W16 JEN

2011 Kia Soul

White Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,867 mi
Last recorded49,867 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW16 JEN
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 49,867 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 48,490 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 47,048 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 47,046 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 45,728 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 44,337 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 42,745 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 41,940 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 41,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 39,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 36,837 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 33,816 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 27,928 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 23,001 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 16,425 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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W16 JEN is a 2011 Kia Soul in White with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W16 JEN, 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 W16 JEN registered?

W16 JEN is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is W16 JEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W16 JEN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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