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BV61 YGX

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,049 mi
Last recorded89,049 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 YGX
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 89,049 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to wear indicator (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 89,049 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to wear indicator (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing trapped underneath seat (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 84,240 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 81,664 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 79,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 79,040 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose Lock nut loose/cross threaded (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe Locking split pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe Locking split pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 73,133 miles

both front tyres bald inner edge 225/45/18w xl

moderate wear in both front track rod ends

n/s/r pads 2mm approx

Pass 16 Jan 2021 61,327 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 48,908 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 38,589 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 30,536 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 30,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 10,112 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 7,785 miles

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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BV61 YGX is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV61 YGX, 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 BV61 YGX registered?

BV61 YGX is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for BV61 YGX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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