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YY11 KNV

2011 Kia Soul

Cream Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,884 mi
Last recorded76,884 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 KNV
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 76,884 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 72,676 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 72,673 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 70,001 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 70,000 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 68,790 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 55,523 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 55,523 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 45,089 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 35,661 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 35,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inside edge, cracking & sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inside edge, cracking & sidewall damage 225 45 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 27,760 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 26,334 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 21,175 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 21,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 14,646 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 9,736 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 8,641 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 7,676 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 KNV is a 2011 Kia Soul in Cream with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YY11 KNV, 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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YY11 KNV is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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