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DK61 UCY

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,695 mi
Last recorded83,695 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 UCY
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 83,695 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 76,222 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 69,666 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 62,542 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 57,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 53,541 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 53,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 44,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 44,124 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 35,607 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 35,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 29,789 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 24,758 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 17,336 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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DK61 UCY 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 DK61 UCY, 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 DK61 UCY registered?

DK61 UCY is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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