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AFZ 7179

2010 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,926 mi
Last recorded96,926 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Soul61,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 7179
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 96,926 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth And split. (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Non-standard section fitted. (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Handbrake efficiency is poor.

Headlamp level adjuster inside the car is damaged but operational.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Plastic dust cover is melted and rubbing on shock absorber. (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Also clicking through column on turning. (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 91,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Pass 12 Mar 2024 83,906 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 73,527 miles

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

Exhaust Shield Loose, Unlikely To Fail

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Mudguard Loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread. Depth 3-4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Mudguard Loose

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread. Depth 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Including Steering And Suspension Components And Mounting Areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 71,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 71,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AFZ 7179 is a 2010 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AFZ 7179, 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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AFZ 7179 is a 2010 Kia Soul, first registered on 21 January 2010.

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