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SY11 LYA

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,243 mi
Last recorded66,243 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 LYA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 66,243 miles

Front Bumper in very poor condition

General body condition poor

Pass 15 May 2024 63,722 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 57,145 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 57,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 49,226 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 12 May 2021 42,522 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 42,522 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 29,997 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 28,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 24,759 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 22,493 miles

Front both worn bald on inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2016 19,616 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 16,330 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 13,771 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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SY11 LYA is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver 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 SY11 LYA, 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 SY11 LYA registered?

SY11 LYA is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 15 March 2011.

Is SY11 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY11 LYA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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