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GF61 ZYE

2011 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,163 mi
Last recorded106,163 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 ZYE
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 106,163 miles

Front brake pads worn

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

Parking brake effort weak but satisfactory, requires adjustment

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides, inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 97,409 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 97,405 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 90,146 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 80,708 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 74,396 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 74,366 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 71,713 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 68,568 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 4 Feb 2019 62,170 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing a little low

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 62,170 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads appear to be wearing a little low

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 54,241 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 48,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 42,031 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 35,364 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 33,927 miles

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

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

Offside 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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GF61 ZYE is a 2011 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZYE, 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 ZYE registered?

GF61 ZYE is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is GF61 ZYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 ZYE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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