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YX61 PKY

2011 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,923 mi
Last recorded99,923 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX61 PKY
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 99,923 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 86,726 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 83,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/F fog lamp loose

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 80,689 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 76,952 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 76,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 73,682 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 73,673 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2020 70,199 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 70,199 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 66,236 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 62,832 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 57,821 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 52,328 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 42,818 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted, unable to inspect seat belt condition

Pass 20 Sep 2014 31,734 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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YX61 PKY is a 2011 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YX61 PKY, 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 YX61 PKY registered?

YX61 PKY is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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