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YS11 MGU

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,555 mi
Last recorded109,555 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS11 MGU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 109,555 miles

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

Rear brake back plates corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2024 101,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm early attention recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit--REPLACE SOON (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear wiper defective

Fail 23 Sep 2024 101,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm early attention recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit--REPLACE SOON (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear wiper defective

Pass 27 Sep 2023 91,750 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 91,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 82,023 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 67,982 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 51,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 44,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

trays & covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2018 37,673 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 30,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear cracked in tread

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm / bold (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 24,489 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 18,603 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 14,490 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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YS11 MGU is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YS11 MGU, 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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YS11 MGU is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 9 July 2011.

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