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AD09 WSL

2009 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,421 mi
Last recorded153,421 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 WSL
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 153,421 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 149,277 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 144,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroding

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroding

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroding

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread

Rear Brake backplates corroding

Fail 10 Aug 2023 144,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroding

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroding

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroding

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread

Rear Brake backplates corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2022 139,359 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 139,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 136,337 miles

All brake pipes corroding

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside of body corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2020 132,398 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake backplate corroding

Fail 13 Aug 2020 132,398 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake backplate corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2019 126,018 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2019 126,018 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear shock absorbers corroding

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 117,315 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2017 108,240 miles

front exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 21 Aug 2016 96,069 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 79,245 miles

front brake dics inside faces in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2014 71,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 64,253 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 49,409 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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AD09 WSL is a 2009 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,591cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Kia Soul models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 65,454 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 AD09 WSL, 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 17 years old, this Kia Soul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD09 WSL registered?

AD09 WSL is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 15 June 2009.

Is AD09 WSL safe to buy?

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