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YY61 LPC

2011 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,446 mi
Last recorded69,446 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Soul59,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 69,446 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 66,180 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 63,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 57,327 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 53,625 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 53,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 50,273 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 50,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 47,935 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 47,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 44,389 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 41,150 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 38,465 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 38,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 31,506 miles

slight wear on front discs

Pass 2 Dec 2014 24,064 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 LPC is a 2011 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LPC, 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 LPC registered?

YY61 LPC is a 2011 Kia Soul, first registered on 6 December 2011.

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