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WR61 XZJ

2011 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,076 mi
Last recorded56,076 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 XZJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 56,076 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 53,152 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 51,168 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 46,558 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 40,636 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 36,785 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 33,466 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 28,551 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 28,129 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 23,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and nearside rear ()

Offside Front fog light not working

hand brake travel a bit high

Fail 17 Sep 2016 23,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and nearside rear ()

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre metal shard in tire ()

all tires cracking/cracked on casings

hand brake travel a bit high

Pass 11 Nov 2014 15,091 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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WR61 XZJ is a 2011 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WR61 XZJ, 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 WR61 XZJ registered?

WR61 XZJ is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 19 December 2011.

Is WR61 XZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR61 XZJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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