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YH11 VNS

2011 Kia Soul

Cream Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,400 mi
Last recorded74,400 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 VNS
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 74,400 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 74,399 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 72,252 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 67,218 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 67,178 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 64,194 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 60,400 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 60,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2021 54,790 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 45,999 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 39,061 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 39,061 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 33,231 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 26,463 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 23,790 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 16,518 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 13,786 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 13,736 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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YH11 VNS is a 2011 Kia Soul in Cream with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YH11 VNS, 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 YH11 VNS registered?

YH11 VNS is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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