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YM11 DYJ

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,552 mi
Last recorded87,552 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM11 DYJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 87,552 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Oct 2025 87,550 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2024 82,001 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2023 72,113 miles

Fuel pipe chafing Fuel filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fuel tank stained no apparent leak at time of test

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 72,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fuel pipe chafing Fuel filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fuel tank stained no apparent leak at time of test

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Sep 2022 51,467 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 51,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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 12 Oct 2021 41,040 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread areas slightly perished ,front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 41,039 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread areas slightly perished ,front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 39,004 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 39,004 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 36,386 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 32,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Aug 2018 32,117 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 24,185 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 18,484 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 13,923 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 9,399 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 7,906 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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YM11 DYJ is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YM11 DYJ, 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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YM11 DYJ is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 10 August 2011.

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