CarVerify

Free Car Check

GJ11 YGA

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,488 mi
Last recorded178,488 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 YGA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 178,488 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 167,822 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 154,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 141,935 miles

under shields fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2023 141,931 miles

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

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

under shields fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2022 136,803 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 135,668 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 135,668 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 122,085 miles

Nearside Front tyrewall is damaged

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 120,671 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre cut on sidewall but not reaching cords

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

clutch bitting point very low

Pass 6 Apr 2017 97,183 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 97,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 72,689 miles

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

Nearside Front small cuts to outer side wall tyre

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

Offside Front small cuts to outer sidewall tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,806 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 28,859 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
Full Kia Soul reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GJ11 YGA 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 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJ11 YGA, 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

How do I check the history of GJ11 YGA?

You can check the full history of GJ11 YGA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GJ11 YGA registered?

GJ11 YGA is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is GJ11 YGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ11 YGA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ11 YGA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GJ11 YGA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.