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WR11 KGU

2011 Kia Soul

White Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,167 mi
Last recorded90,167 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR11 KGU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 90,167 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 80,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 73,412 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 73,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 67,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 67,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 64,121 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 64,121 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Oct 2020 61,965 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 23 Oct 2020 61,965 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Oct 2019 58,493 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 51,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 51,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 46,037 miles

Nearside Rear shock has slight play

Offside Rear shock has slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2016 39,245 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 39,245 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 35,704 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 35,704 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,984 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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WR11 KGU is a 2011 Kia Soul in White with a 1,582cc petrol 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 WR11 KGU, 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 WR11 KGU registered?

WR11 KGU is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 4 August 2011.

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