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WF11 VBU

2011 Kia Soul

Brown Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,046 mi
Last recorded141,046 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF11 VBU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 141,046 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 141,046 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 133,092 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Aug 2025 133,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2024 124,521 miles

fuel tank rusty

handbrake just met min

Pass 24 Aug 2023 110,185 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 99,275 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 87,198 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 81,241 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 May 2020 81,239 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 72,748 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 72,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 63,805 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Oil leak

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

zero emmition

Pass 21 Apr 2017 53,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 42,750 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 33,555 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 33,555 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 15,104 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 14,424 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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WF11 VBU is a 2011 Kia Soul in Brown 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 WF11 VBU, 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 WF11 VBU registered?

WF11 VBU is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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