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YY11 EKN

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,835 mi
Last recorded39,835 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 EKN
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 39,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 36,743 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 36,742 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 34,922 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 34,922 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 31,612 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 31,612 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 28,468 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 25,771 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 23,476 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 18,906 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 17,527 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 16,588 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 12,954 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 10,997 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 9,189 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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YY11 EKN is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 YY11 EKN, 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 YY11 EKN registered?

YY11 EKN is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 April 2011.

Is YY11 EKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY11 EKN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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