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AK10 XJY

2010 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,246 mi
Last recorded157,246 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Soul61,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 XJY
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 157,246 miles

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

Nearside Front FOG LAMP MISSING

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2025

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL NUT (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front FOG LAMP MISSING

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 157,246 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light missing

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 157,246 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog light missing

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 157,246 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 157,246 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 153,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Also perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump seal and possible rear main seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both starting to. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 138,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 138,334 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 137,058 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 133,604 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 110,491 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer cv boot clamp missing

Pass 12 Jun 2015 88,425 miles

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

tyre edge wear most probably caused by toe-in/ tracking

Pass 18 Jun 2014
Pass 20 Feb 2013 29,228 miles

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

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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AK10 XJY is a 2010 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK10 XJY, 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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AK10 XJY is a 2010 Kia Soul, first registered on 24 March 2010.

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