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YR11 BDZ

2011 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,379 mi
Last recorded115,379 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 BDZ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 115,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 115,373 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 102,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,707 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 86,707 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 11 Nov 2019 80,652 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo oil cooler hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch does not operate properly

Pass 10 Dec 2018 76,308 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 68,979 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 63,908 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 56,391 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 56,391 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 48,858 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 43,681 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 43,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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YR11 BDZ is a 2011 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR11 BDZ, 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 YR11 BDZ registered?

YR11 BDZ is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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