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WU61 YYL

2011 Kia Soul

Brown Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,052 mi
Last recorded104,052 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 YYL
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 104,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint area (corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 100,580 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 83,328 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 64,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 53,179 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 53,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 44,278 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 44,278 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2020 39,423 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 38,260 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 34,912 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking in tread

Pass 9 Aug 2017 31,719 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 27,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre appears to be run on with low pressure

Offside Front tyre has slight cut in side wall

Pass 11 Aug 2015 23,980 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 19,172 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 YYL is a 2011 Kia Soul in Brown with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WU61 YYL, 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 WU61 YYL registered?

WU61 YYL is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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