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AO09 HZL

2009 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,056 mi
Last recorded121,056 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 HZL
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 121,056 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 115,398 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2024 101,122 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 86,688 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 86,688 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 84,320 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips/cracks in swept area of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 84,320 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips/cracks in swept area of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 79,472 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring mountings lightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips/crack in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 73,006 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 61,370 miles

some testable componence becoming rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2018 58,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 53,009 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 47,380 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 41,396 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 35,558 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,568 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,787 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 22,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front 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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AO09 HZL is a 2009 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO09 HZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO09 HZL registered?

AO09 HZL is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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