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WU61 YYD

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,895 mi
Last recorded135,895 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 YYD
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 135,895 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 126,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Washer jet defective but still supplying enough fluid to clear screen

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Onto rear axel (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 118,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 109,970 miles

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

Nearside Washer poor

Fail 10 Aug 2023 109,970 miles

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

Nearside Washer poor

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 99,441 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 99,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 86,340 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 86,340 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 75,829 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 70,507 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 62,620 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 53,713 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 53,713 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 44,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2015 34,545 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 25,748 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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WU61 YYD is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WU61 YYD, 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

How do I check the history of WU61 YYD?

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What year was WU61 YYD registered?

WU61 YYD is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is WU61 YYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU61 YYD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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