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YY61 HFR

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,230 mi
Last recorded86,230 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 86,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 86,221 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 72,735 miles

Front brake pads 80% worn

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts around tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front uneven wear across tyre tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre tread (not repairable)

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts around tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front uneven wear across tyre tread

Fail 27 Nov 2023 72,395 miles

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

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

Front brake pads 80% worn

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts around tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front uneven wear across tyre tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre tread (not repairable)

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts around tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front uneven wear across tyre tread

Pass 28 Nov 2022 59,363 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 53,646 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 53,646 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 51,776 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 50,140 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 47,270 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 44,533 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 41,660 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 39,201 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 36,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 36,505 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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YY61 HFR 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 73.3%.

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 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 YY61 HFR, 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 YY61 HFR registered?

YY61 HFR is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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