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A23 AAR

2010 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,160 mi
Last recorded91,160 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Soul61,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 AAR
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 91,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 82,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 82,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 74,233 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 74,233 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 65,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 59,625 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn off on edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 59,625 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn off on edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 54,194 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 48,958 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 42,171 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 34,269 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 34,269 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 32,499 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 29,434 miles

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

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

brake discs displaying slight wear

Pass 26 Aug 2014 24,528 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 19,640 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre craking, has been run flat

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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A23 AAR is a 2010 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Kia Soul models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 61,762 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 A23 AAR, 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 16 years old, this Kia Soul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A23 AAR registered?

A23 AAR is a 2010 Kia Soul, first registered on 29 October 2010.

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