2011 Kia Soul · 11,295 MOT tests
2011 Kia Soul reliability
2011 Kia Souls fail 40.5% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 11 Soul years (11,295 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Souls: 28.5%)
- 40.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Souls: 28.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 81,141
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,295
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 15.6% of tests fail here (507% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Kia Soul
Fail rate by area
- Steering15.6%
- Lights and electrics14.5%
- Suspension12.1%
- Brakes10.8%
- Tyres7.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.2%
- Body, chassis and structure2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 12.39%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 5.5%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.95%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.64%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.42%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.39%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.39%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.07%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.62%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.34%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (7.26%)
Is a 2011 Kia Soul reliable?
2011 Kia Souls fail 40.5% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 11 Soul years (11,295 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Kia Soul MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (12.39% of tests), position lamp not working (5.5% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.95% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Kia Soul have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Kia Soul shows 81,141 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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