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AK59 BKA

2009 Kia Soul

Orange Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,966 mi
Last recorded104,966 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 BKA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 104,966 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen chipped

Fail 17 Sep 2025 104,965 miles

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

Windscreen chipped

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 100,429 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen chipped

Fail 4 Sep 2024 100,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Sep 2023 94,861 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 91,803 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Sep 2021 88,798 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 88,798 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 86,243 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 83,402 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 75,538 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 68,898 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 59,251 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 49,098 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,313 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 30,849 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 22,884 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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AK59 BKA is a 2009 Kia Soul in Orange 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 AK59 BKA, 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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AK59 BKA is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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