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YH61 VHV

2011 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,190 mi
Last recorded33,190 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 33,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 30,077 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 27,273 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))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 24,894 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 21,293 miles

offside front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 22 Sep 2020 19,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 16,672 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to crack slightly

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack slghtly

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 13,964 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 12,190 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 10,501 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 10,501 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 8,858 miles

Front tyres cracking on tread,wearing close to wear marks

Pass 20 Nov 2014 5,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 VHV 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 VHV, 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 VHV registered?

YH61 VHV is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is YH61 VHV safe to buy?

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