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WJ61 CVL

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,834 mi
Last recorded71,834 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 CVL
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 71,834 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 69,620 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 69,620 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 66,375 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 66,301 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 64,093 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 61,635 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 61,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 58,275 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 53,379 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 43,442 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 38,607 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 36,318 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 24,756 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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WJ61 CVL is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WJ61 CVL, 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 WJ61 CVL registered?

WJ61 CVL is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 19 November 2011.

Is WJ61 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ61 CVL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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