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YH61 NSF

2011 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,526 mi
Last recorded85,526 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 NSF
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 85,526 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 81,258 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 75,754 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 70,943 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 66,408 miles

Front Tyres Wearing on edges

Fail 11 Sep 2021 66,408 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Tyres Wearing on edges

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 62,096 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 57,704 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 52,756 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 48,416 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 43,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 38,399 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers obscuring inspection of some components in engine bay

oil dampness on oil sump

Pass 6 Sep 2014 33,590 miles

advise both front tyres worn inner edge

advise rear brake pads wearing thin

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 NSF is a 2011 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NSF, 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 YH61 NSF registered?

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

Is YH61 NSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 NSF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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