2011 KIA Soul 1.6L Diesel · YY61 HFR
2011 KIA Soul (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 86,230 miles. MOT expired on 07 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SOUL
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,230 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
YY61 HFR Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2024
- 86,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YY61 HFR Mileage History
- 17/11/201436,505 mi
- 17/11/201436,505 mi
- 08/12/201539,201 mi+2,696 mi
- 29/11/201641,660 mi+2,459 mi
- 04/12/201744,533 mi+2,873 mi
- 08/11/201847,270 mi+2,737 mi
- 21/11/201950,140 mi+2,870 mi
- 10/11/202051,776 mi+1,636 mi
- 16/11/202153,646 mi+1,870 mi
- 16/11/202153,646 mi
- 28/11/202259,363 mi+5,717 mi
- 27/11/202372,395 mi+13,032 mi
- 05/12/202372,735 mi+340 mi
- 05/12/202486,221 mi+13,486 mi
- 05/12/202486,230 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 4,947 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
YY61 HFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Kia Soul (YY61 HFR) between November 2014 and December 2024.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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