2011 KIA Soul 1.6L Diesel · LF11 YLC
2011 KIA Soul (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 86,995 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SOUL
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LF11 YLC Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 86,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LF11 YLC Mileage History
- 16/09/201429,547 mi
- 14/09/201538,202 mi+8,655 mi
- 28/09/201645,980 mi+7,778 mi
- 23/09/201752,749 mi+6,769 mi
- 23/09/201752,749 mi
- 15/10/201859,720 mi+6,971 mi
- 14/10/201965,253 mi+5,533 mi
- 13/10/202068,375 mi+3,122 mi
- 14/10/202170,815 mi+2,440 mi
- 04/10/202273,843 mi+3,028 mi
- 13/11/202376,706 mi+2,863 mi
- 22/11/202481,136 mi+4,430 mi
- 18/11/202586,995 mi+5,859 mi
- 19/11/202586,995 mi
Average of roughly 5,140 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
LF11 YLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Kia Soul (LF11 YLC) between September 2014 and November 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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