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YC61 HTJ

2011 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,851 mi
Last recorded96,851 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 HTJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 96,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 96,850 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 84,673 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 84,673 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2024 71,698 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 71,696 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 64,987 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 63,352 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 62,174 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 60,976 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 60,976 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 58,160 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 58,160 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 54,224 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 49,675 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyre treads worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2016 44,983 miles

Small tear in O/S/R inner tyre side wall

Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,262 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 39,262 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,438 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 37,438 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YC61 HTJ is a 2011 Kia Soul in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YC61 HTJ, 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 YC61 HTJ registered?

YC61 HTJ is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is YC61 HTJ safe to buy?

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