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PY61 GBO

2011 Kia Soul

Black Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,309 mi
Last recorded49,309 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 GBO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 49,309 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 43,590 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 38,229 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 38,229 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 32,853 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 32,843 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 27,139 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 23,269 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 23,140 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 17,953 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread slightly perished

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly perished

Offside Front tyre tread slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly perished

Pass 5 Jul 2018 15,812 miles

engine cover & plastic sill covers fitted , not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Jun 2017 13,738 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 12,061 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 10,965 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 8,239 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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PY61 GBO is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PY61 GBO, 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 PY61 GBO registered?

PY61 GBO is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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The MOT history for PY61 GBO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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