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YH61 FZJ

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,438 mi
Last recorded84,438 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 FZJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 84,438 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 83,001 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 80,764 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 77,672 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 77,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 74,199 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 71,019 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 68,103 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 63,202 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 57,530 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 48,420 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 40,837 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,734 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 23,157 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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YH61 FZJ is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YH61 FZJ, 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 YH61 FZJ registered?

YH61 FZJ is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is YH61 FZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 FZJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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