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YG61 CGU

2011 Kia Soul

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,071 mi
Last recorded112,071 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 CGU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 112,071 miles

Exhaust centre to rear flanged joint corroded

Front fog lights inoperative

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 112,068 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust leaking @ centre hanger (8.2.1.1 (b))

Coolant level @ minimum

Exhaust centre to rear flanged joint corroded

Front fog lights inoperative

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Sep 2024 104,442 miles

Exhaust centre to rear flange corroded

Front fog lights inoperative

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 104,441 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Leak @ centre hanger (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Coolant level low

Exhaust centre to rear flange corroded

Front fog lights inoperative

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 97,512 miles

Both front fog lamps inoperative

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ centre bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2023 97,510 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front fog lamps inoperative

Coolant leak ()

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ centre bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2022 89,700 miles

Front fog light switch faulty

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 82,834 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 77,649 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 77,646 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre flexy joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 16 Sep 2019 73,401 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 73,401 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 66,294 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 59,518 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 59,518 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 54,172 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly between treads

Pass 21 Aug 2015 42,316 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 42,316 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 32,887 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 32,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YG61 CGU is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YG61 CGU, 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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YG61 CGU is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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