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YK61 XPL

2011 Kia Soul

Brown Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,474 mi
Last recorded110,474 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 XPL
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 110,474 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 100,601 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 94,321 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 13 Oct 2022 87,948 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 81,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 76,918 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 73,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 69,678 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 69,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 69,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 62,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut to sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords at this time

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 50,302 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 37,957 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 24,833 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 24,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.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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YK61 XPL is a 2011 Kia Soul in Brown with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK61 XPL, 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 YK61 XPL registered?

YK61 XPL is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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