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AK59 LDU

2009 Kia Soul

Cream Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

127,864 mi
Last recorded127,864 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 LDU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 127,864 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

in general suspension parts / sub frames / axle/ arms etc corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2025 127,863 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

in general suspension parts / sub frames / axle/ arms etc corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2024 122,281 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advised to replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 114,722 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 112,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 112,586 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 109,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 109,482 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 105,137 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 15 Apr 2019 98,742 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 86,973 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,448 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 56,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 48,709 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 40,776 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,408 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 LDU is a 2009 Kia Soul in Cream with a 1,582cc petrol 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 LDU, 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 AK59 LDU registered?

AK59 LDU is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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