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Y30 JCT

2011 Kia Soul

Green Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,785 mi
Last recorded96,785 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY30 JCT
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 96,785 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 93,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2025 93,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit and badly scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 88,446 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE AGE RELATED CRACKS ON INNER WALL

Offside Front SIDELIGHT DIM

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 88,446 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear TYRE AGE RELATED CRACKS ON INNER WALL

Offside Front SIDELIGHT DIM

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 84,258 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 77,731 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 72,299 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 72,299 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 67,760 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

hand brake just on boader line

turbo press pipe leaks oil

Fail 17 Jan 2020 67,760 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

hand brake just on boader line

turbo press pipe leaks oil

Pass 16 Jan 2019 61,967 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 61,967 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 57,249 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 52,961 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 52,961 miles

Front 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)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 48,696 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 38,796 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 38,796 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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Y30 JCT is a 2011 Kia Soul in Green 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 Y30 JCT, 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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Y30 JCT is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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