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WJ61 ZKM

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,000 mi
Last recorded114,000 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 ZKM
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 114,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 109,762 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 106,552 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 106,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 103,024 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in steering column lower universal joint

Pass 26 Oct 2021 95,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 81,667 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 68,053 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

handbrake travel long

Fail 5 Nov 2019 68,053 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

handbrake travel long

Pass 5 Nov 2018 61,972 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine oil low level

nearside rear inner brake pad worn close to wear indicator tag

Pass 25 Oct 2017 52,125 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 51,987 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 45,092 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre cracked tread

offside front position lamp low light output

offside rear tyre worn to appx 3.0mm and cracked tread

Pass 21 Sep 2015 38,771 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front tyres void of tread on edges and perished tread

rear tyres perished tread

Pass 1 Aug 2014 32,581 miles

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

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

both front brake discs have large wear lip

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 ZKM is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZKM, 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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WJ61 ZKM is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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