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YIG 1266

2011 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,315 mi
Last recorded52,315 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIG 1266
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 52,315 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 50,379 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 50,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 49,376 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 47,843 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 46,890 miles

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

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 46,517 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 46,517 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 45,750 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 43,023 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 35,400 miles

Front tyres cracking in between outer treads

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished, also has a small cut (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jan 2017 29,535 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut to sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 22,619 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 16,824 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 16,182 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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YIG 1266 is a 2011 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YIG 1266, 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 YIG 1266 registered?

YIG 1266 is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is YIG 1266 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIG 1266 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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