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YY61 JVJ

2011 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,561 mi
Last recorded83,561 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 JVJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 83,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 76,206 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 69,153 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 62,842 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 56,944 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 51,341 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 47,536 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 40,311 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 40,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 32,533 miles

Emissions not detected

Pass 23 Nov 2016 26,393 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 21,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 14,373 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 JVJ is a 2011 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YY61 JVJ, 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 JVJ registered?

YY61 JVJ is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is YY61 JVJ safe to buy?

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