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YN11 KDJ

2011 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,024 mi
Last recorded62,024 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN11 KDJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 62,024 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 62,024 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 57,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 57,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 51,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 51,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16/91h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 46,727 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads both sides slight low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights adjusted from position 2 to zero because lights was to low for headlight aim ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated tyre pressure low topped up with air (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres at 3.5mm slight low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 46,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads both sides slight low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights adjusted from position 2 to zero because lights was to low for headlight aim ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated tyre pressure low topped up with air (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres at 3.5mm slight low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 40,055 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 35,881 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 35,533 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 34,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 17 Nov 2017 32,179 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 29,922 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 26,896 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 23,236 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 21,604 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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YN11 KDJ is a 2011 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YN11 KDJ, 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 YN11 KDJ registered?

YN11 KDJ is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 24 August 2011.

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