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AJ59 DHC

2009 Kia Soul

Cream Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,657 mi
Last recorded189,657 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 DHC
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 189,657 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 189,657 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 173,594 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 163,473 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Sep 2020 158,497 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 146,100 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 146,100 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 140,056 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 134,020 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 128,754 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 128,744 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 121,792 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 102,667 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 75,976 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,525 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has small splits in inner sidewall

offside front tyre has small splits in inner sidewall

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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AJ59 DHC is a 2009 Kia Soul in Cream with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ59 DHC, 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 AJ59 DHC registered?

AJ59 DHC is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is AJ59 DHC safe to buy?

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