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YD61 VVY

2011 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,784 mi
Last recorded94,784 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 VVY
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 94,784 miles

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

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

Offside handbrake only just met required efficiency 17% adjustment repair may be required

slight play side to side at steering wheel [no play detected]

Pass 7 Aug 2024 92,386 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 92,385 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 91,476 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 91,476 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 83,874 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 71,526 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 57,319 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 43,720 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 39,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 1 Dec 2017 32,961 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 29,551 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 25,498 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 22,456 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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YD61 VVY is a 2011 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YD61 VVY, 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 YD61 VVY registered?

YD61 VVY is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is YD61 VVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD61 VVY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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