2011 KIA Soul 1.6L Diesel · AF61 YSN

The 2011 Kia Soul presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 14 May 2025 at 65,356 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior passes from 2022 to 2024 also show clean sheets. The only blemish is a failed test on 20 May 2024 at 57,484 miles, which the record lists with no defects; the vehicle passed cleanly the very next day on 21 May 2024 at the same mileage, indicating the failure was likely administrative or a retest after a minor correction rather than a mechanical fault. Recorded mileage sits at 65,356 against an approximate 15-year age, averaging roughly 4,357 miles per year. The DVSA data shows 36,959 miles on 20 May 2022, 47,468 on 5 May 2023, 57,484 on 21 May 2024, and 65,356 on 14 May 2025. Annual accumulation stays consistent at around 9,000 to 10,000 miles across the last three years, with no sudden jumps or dormant gaps. Low overall use for the age suggests lighter duty, though prolonged standing between short trips can still age rubber components and encourage corrosion unseen in the clean record. The absence of advisories across all five tests means the tester flagged no worn suspension bushes, corroded structure, binding calipers, or failing emissions during the recorded period. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection beneath the sills and subframe, as a 2011 vehicle can develop structural rust that MOT standards may tolerate until perforation. Check brake disc thickness and tyre sidewall condition despite no advisories, since the low-mileage pattern implies older consumables rather than frequent replacement. Given the sparse but clean history, previous ownership appears to have kept basic upkeep current without deferred failures. The same-day fail and pass in May 2024 points to a paperwork or presentation issue rather than neglected mechanics. Verify service intervals against the low annual mileage, as infrequent oil changes from light use pose a greater risk than high-mileage wear on this Soul.