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WG61 XDV

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,571 mi
Last recorded100,571 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 XDV
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 100,571 miles

Nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 13 Sep 2024 94,676 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 94,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 86,521 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 81,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 75,656 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 75,656 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 68,361 miles

Front fog lights inoperative fog lamp tell tale inoperative

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 68,361 miles

Front fog lights inoperative fog lamp tell tale inoperative

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 57,891 miles

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

front fog lights not working

Fail 14 Oct 2019 57,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

front fog lights not working

Pass 26 Sep 2018 42,745 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 30,573 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 30,573 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 18,252 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 14,356 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 10,888 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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WG61 XDV is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WG61 XDV, 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 WG61 XDV registered?

WG61 XDV is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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