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AK61 UYZ

2011 Kia Soul

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,130 mi
Last recorded113,130 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 UYZ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 113,130 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 113,130 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 106,901 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 102,208 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 96,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 96,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f lower wish bone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 12 Nov 2021 89,255 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 89,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 84,109 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 79,429 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 79,429 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 69,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 69,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 59,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 48,250 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 38,649 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 28,315 miles

Nearside Rear 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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AK61 UYZ is a 2011 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK61 UYZ, 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 AK61 UYZ registered?

AK61 UYZ is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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