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AO09 YSY

2009 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

165,575 mi
Last recorded165,575 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 YSY
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 165,575 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 165,571 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 165,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 153,674 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 142,823 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 131,835 miles

Nearside Front 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))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Jul 2021 131,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front link worn

Pass 5 Aug 2020 116,570 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 116,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 98,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less tread through centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less tread through centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possible front crank shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 98,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less tread through centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less tread through centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possible front crank shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 79,377 miles

slight chip in windscreen.

Fail 1 Aug 2018 79,377 miles

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

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

slight chip in windscreen.

Pass 30 May 2017 58,638 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 50,455 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jun 2016 50,455 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 46,525 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 41,104 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,104 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 33,960 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 33,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 21,428 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 YSY is a 2009 Kia Soul in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YSY, 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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AO09 YSY is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 13 June 2009.

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