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YA11 EVJ

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,429 mi
Last recorded53,429 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA11 EVJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 53,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides between rear flexies (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chirp zone a under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 52,676 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge low, approx 1-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 52,243 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 51,893 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 51,202 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 51,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 49,822 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 49,248 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a within 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 47,244 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 44,725 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 44,725 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 43,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 43,078 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2016 37,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres showing wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2015 30,308 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes low

front wiper blades split

Fail 15 Jul 2014 23,835 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 23,835 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YA11 EVJ 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 YA11 EVJ, 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

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What year was YA11 EVJ registered?

YA11 EVJ is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 4 August 2011.

Is YA11 EVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA11 EVJ 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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