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SV61 YWA

2011 Kia Soul

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

85,939 mi
Last recorded85,939 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 YWA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 85,939 miles

Rear both sides disc back plates corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2025 85,939 miles

Rear both sides disc back plates corroded

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 79,639 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 79,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage likely to become detached tie rod arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2023 76,294 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring holder (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring holder (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 76,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring holder (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring holder (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 71,814 miles

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 71,814 miles

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 67,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 67,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 64,937 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 64,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 62,437 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 60,319 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge, sized 225 45 18 ()

Pass 3 May 2018 54,394 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 54,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB FITMENT (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge, sized 225 45 18 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 48,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2017 48,787 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitment (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 42,878 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 24,348 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/r rear arch no sharp edges

Pass 2 May 2014 12,322 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 12,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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SV61 YWA is a 2011 Kia Soul in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SV61 YWA, 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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SV61 YWA is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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