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SH11 YLR

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,245 mi
Last recorded85,245 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 YLR
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 85,245 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in middle treads ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates cracked (0.1 (b))

general surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2025 82,260 miles

Front & rear number plates cracked.

Pass 25 Apr 2024 78,993 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges, cracking/perished.

Number plates broken/cracked.

Pass 27 Apr 2023 74,617 miles

Rear number plate cracked/broken.

Pass 4 May 2022 70,737 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 70,737 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 67,330 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges, close to cords.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2019 62,892 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 58,093 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 53,317 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 53,317 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,754 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 41,371 miles

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,193 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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SH11 YLR is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SH11 YLR, 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 SH11 YLR registered?

SH11 YLR is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 28 July 2011.

Is SH11 YLR safe to buy?

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