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SM61 FYR

2011 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,079 mi
Last recorded151,079 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 FYR
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 151,079 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 143,296 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 143,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 134,259 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak (Sump area)

Fail 24 Nov 2023 134,259 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Oil leak (Sump area)

Pass 23 Nov 2022 127,224 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose, but not insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2021 120,624 miles

Coolant leak Leak around NSF corner of radiator ()

Fail 11 Nov 2021 120,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak Leak around NSF corner of radiator ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 111,947 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 111,945 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2019 98,373 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 98,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2018 84,931 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 84,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Both front tyres have abnormal wear

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 68,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2016 54,872 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 45,020 miles

Both front tyres have slight abnormal wear

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 33,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SM61 FYR is a 2011 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SM61 FYR, 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 SM61 FYR registered?

SM61 FYR is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is SM61 FYR safe to buy?

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