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RE61 YYG

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,930 mi
Last recorded98,930 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 YYG
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 98,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge / 2-3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 95,641 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 91,001 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 87,603 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 83,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 83,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 80,430 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 80,106 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 75,923 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 68,536 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 61,007 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 53,529 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 47,882 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 36,147 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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RE61 YYG 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 92.9%.

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 RE61 YYG, 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 RE61 YYG registered?

RE61 YYG is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is RE61 YYG safe to buy?

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