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YP61 YXY

2011 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,802 mi
Last recorded130,802 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 YXY
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 130,802 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 130,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 119,551 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 119,549 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 111,455 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 111,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 104,535 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

top up engine oil to carry out test , too low

Fail 23 Oct 2020 104,275 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

top up engine oil to carry out test , too low

Pass 12 Nov 2019 98,100 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bumper/rear fog light and registration lights slight damage

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to worn / lip of disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

top up engine oil to carry out test

Fail 12 Nov 2019 98,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit and bold edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched have bent brackets back to position (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear bumper/rear fog light and registration lights slight damage

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to worn / lip of disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

top up engine oil to carry out test

Pass 22 Dec 2018 87,141 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 87,126 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2017 75,542 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 75,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 62,314 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 62,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 51,783 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 4 Dec 2014 42,961 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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YP61 YXY is a 2011 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YP61 YXY, 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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YP61 YXY is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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