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WJ11 HDK

2011 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,831 mi
Last recorded115,831 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 HDK
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 115,831 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 115,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 106,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 106,360 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 95,890 miles

Offside headlight poor pattern - bulb quality

Fail 29 Sep 2023 95,881 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded on brake pipe from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front shock corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front shock corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2023 95,873 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded on brake pipe from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front shock corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front shock corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 87,808 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Fail 28 Sep 2022 87,802 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 79,338 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 74,548 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 67,365 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 67,363 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 58,740 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 51,912 miles

Nearside Front Large cracks in inner tyre wall

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 44,859 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 39,213 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 33,766 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 33,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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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WJ11 HDK is a 2011 Kia Soul in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WJ11 HDK, 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 WJ11 HDK registered?

WJ11 HDK is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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