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YX61 ZFU

2011 Kia Soul

White Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,776 mi
Last recorded150,776 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX61 ZFU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 150,776 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 150,766 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 143,712 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 143,698 miles

Central Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury sharp edges from bonnet over hang badly fitting (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 130,284 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 130,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 116,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and both front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2022 116,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and both front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 105,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 105,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 97,823 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 87,886 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 87,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 70,079 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 48,897 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 48,896 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 26,426 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 19,901 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 13,845 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 ZFU is a 2011 Kia Soul in White with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YX61 ZFU, 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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YX61 ZFU is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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