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AO09 DWC

2009 Kia Soul

Cream Diesel 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,605 mi
Last recorded119,605 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 DWC
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 119,605 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 119,603 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 115,190 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 115,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 109,656 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 105,651 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 102,798 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2020 101,269 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 101,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 94,916 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 89,691 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 89,691 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 83,439 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 83,438 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 74,641 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 74,636 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 66,486 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 5 Mar 2015 66,486 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 6 Mar 2014 55,763 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 44,862 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 35,213 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 35,213 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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AO09 DWC is a 2009 Kia Soul in Cream with a 1,591cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO09 DWC, 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 AO09 DWC registered?

AO09 DWC is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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