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AJ59 EHT

2009 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,848 mi
Last recorded109,848 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 EHT
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 109,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 13 Jul 2024 107,000 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 101,265 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 95,989 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 89,749 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 84,148 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 78,879 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 73,395 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 68,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 62,485 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 55,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 55,562 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 43,894 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 43,894 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 38,473 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 38,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2012 31,509 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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AJ59 EHT is a 2009 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EHT, 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 EHT registered?

AJ59 EHT is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is AJ59 EHT safe to buy?

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