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YR61 YSO

2011 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,803 mi
Last recorded160,803 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 YSO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 160,803 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 155,123 miles

nsf tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2022 155,123 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2021 143,489 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 121,097 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 106,543 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 93,702 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 79,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 60,660 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 39,371 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 39,371 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 37,157 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside headlamp beam image poor

coolant low

Fail 23 Nov 2015 37,157 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside headlamp beam image poor

coolant low

Pass 24 Nov 2014 26,829 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

coolant low

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 YSO is a 2011 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YR61 YSO, 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 YR61 YSO registered?

YR61 YSO is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is YR61 YSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR61 YSO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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