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AK59 LFA

2009 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,504 mi
Last recorded121,504 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 LFA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 121,504 miles

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

Nearside front wheel rim dented on inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2022 121,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

Nearside front wheel rim dented on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2021 102,062 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 98,812 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 98,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 91,675 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 87,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 83,822 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 83,810 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely locking up. Suspected shoe insecure (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2015 78,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 70,619 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 62,568 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,574 miles

small crack in front screen does not affect drivers view of the road.

Fail 8 Sep 2012 39,574 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

small crack in front screen does not affect drivers view of the road.

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 LFA is a 2009 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LFA, 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 LFA is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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