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YE61 GCZ

2011 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,041 mi
Last recorded90,041 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 GCZ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 90,041 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake reserve travel just met

Pass 24 Aug 2024 84,865 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mountings/ suspension parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 75,818 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 75,815 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 66,487 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides towards borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 62,215 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 60,092 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 52,914 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 46,615 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 35,466 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 28,310 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 22,251 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 20,059 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Sep 2014 20,059 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YE61 GCZ 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 YE61 GCZ, 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 YE61 GCZ registered?

YE61 GCZ is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is YE61 GCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 GCZ 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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