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GJ11 YGU

2011 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,843 mi
Last recorded74,843 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 YGU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 74,843 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 69,374 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 69,374 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 66,314 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 54,097 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 54,096 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 41,893 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 31,397 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 23,530 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall damaged

Offside Front Outer tyre side wall damage

Offside Rear tyre has nail in edge off tread

advise rear pads look low

engine cover and under trays fiited

turbo hose leaking oil

Pass 20 Apr 2015 18,411 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f door trim missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 18,410 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f door trim missing

Pass 23 Apr 2014 9,589 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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GJ11 YGU is a 2011 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YGU, 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 GJ11 YGU registered?

GJ11 YGU is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 May 2011.

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