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GF61 BYH

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,686 mi
Last recorded76,686 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 BYH
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 76,686 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 72,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Two cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 69,493 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 69,351 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 66,829 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 62,446 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 62,446 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 59,681 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 55,828 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 44,008 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 34,342 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 26,209 miles

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

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)

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Oct 2015 16,706 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 9,953 miles

nearside front tyre has a nail in the tread

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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GF61 BYH is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GF61 BYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF61 BYH registered?

GF61 BYH is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 29 October 2011.

Is GF61 BYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 BYH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF61 BYH have outstanding finance?

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