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DY61 YZU

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,555 mi
Last recorded125,555 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 YZU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 125,555 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 121,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 117,790 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 117,788 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 109,487 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 95,396 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 95,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 87,535 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 81,103 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 68,413 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 57,658 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 48,140 miles

front brake discs worn thin

rear brake pads worn thin

both front tyres worn very close to limit, bold inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2015 35,528 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 35,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 28,377 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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DY61 YZU is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY61 YZU, 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 DY61 YZU registered?

DY61 YZU is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 6 October 2011.

Is DY61 YZU safe to buy?

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