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YR61 HAO

2011 Kia Soul

Cream Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,578 mi
Last recorded153,578 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 HAO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 153,578 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears - Near Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 148,411 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 148,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 143,375 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 132,087 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 118,905 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 118,905 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 113,555 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 103,212 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 103,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 90,075 miles

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

exhaust corroded

oil level topped up

trims and covers fitted

Fail 31 May 2018 90,075 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

oil level topped up

trims and covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2017 71,919 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 57,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 41,026 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 36,769 miles

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

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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YR61 HAO is a 2011 Kia Soul in Cream with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR61 HAO, 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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What year was YR61 HAO registered?

YR61 HAO is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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