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AJ09 FWT

2009 Kia Soul

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,775 mi
Last recorded81,775 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 FWT
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 81,775 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock body corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Mar 2023 81,775 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock body corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jul 2021 76,186 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 73,600 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 73,600 miles

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 70,337 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 63,910 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jul 2018 63,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre size 2055017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear starting to crack and perish

Pass 25 Apr 2017 56,713 miles

Both front tyre inner edges worn

Pass 5 Sep 2016 55,053 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 50,876 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 43,795 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 37,636 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,983 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 27,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,589 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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AJ09 FWT is a 2009 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ09 FWT, 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 AJ09 FWT registered?

AJ09 FWT is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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