CarVerify

Free Car Check

YY61 GAA

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,695 mi
Last recorded89,695 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 GAA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 89,695 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 72,345 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 59,663 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 59,663 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 53,792 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 53,775 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pre axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 51,204 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre pipe corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 48,721 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 45,099 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 40,413 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 31,717 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 31,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 23,681 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 17,836 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread but not deep enough to reach cords

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 12,199 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a nick in outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Kia Soul reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YY61 GAA is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY61 GAA, 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

How do I check the history of YY61 GAA?

You can check the full history of YY61 GAA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YY61 GAA registered?

YY61 GAA is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is YY61 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY61 GAA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY61 GAA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YY61 GAA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.