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YD61 KAA

2011 Kia Soul

Green Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,271 mi
Last recorded102,271 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 KAA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 102,271 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 102,189 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 92,962 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 83,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2022 78,134 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 73,523 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 73,474 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,374 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 64,073 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 64,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 57,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 57,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 51,297 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 43,389 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 35,457 miles

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Fail 13 Aug 2015 35,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 27 Aug 2014 28,492 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 28,492 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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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YD61 KAA is a 2011 Kia Soul in Green with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YD61 KAA, 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 YD61 KAA registered?

YD61 KAA is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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