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YF61 HRL

2011 Kia Soul

Green Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,589 mi
Last recorded114,589 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 HRL
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 114,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 103,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 87,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 76,379 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 76,379 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 70,491 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog light unit insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2021 70,491 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog light unit insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2020 64,442 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 64,442 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread , hankook 225 45 19 95Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2019 58,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre flexi pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre flexi pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 58,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre flexi pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre flexi pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 50,381 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 40,518 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre stepping

Fail 23 Nov 2017 40,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking

Offside Front worn inside edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre stepping

Pass 5 Dec 2016 32,109 miles

Offside Front tyre has damage to sidewall but no cords exposed

Offside Rear tyre has damage to sidewall but no cords exposed

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2016 31,766 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 23,443 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 23,443 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 17,453 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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YF61 HRL is a 2011 Kia Soul in Green with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YF61 HRL, 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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YF61 HRL is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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