2011 KIA Soul 1.6L Diesel · LG61 DRV
2011 KIA Soul (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2011. Recorded mileage 98,112 miles. MOT valid until 15/12/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SOUL
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1582cc
LG61 DRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 98,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LG61 DRV Mileage History
- 05/01/202479,420 mi
- 16/12/202488,162 mi+8,742 mi
- 16/12/202488,162 mi
- 09/12/202598,107 mi+9,945 mi
- 10/12/202598,112 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 9,686 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LG61 DRV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Kia Soul (LG61 DRV) between January 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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