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AO10 BYJ

2010 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,406 mi
Last recorded60,406 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Soul61,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 BYJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 60,406 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 60,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 57,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 57,741 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 54,482 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 51,574 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 48,013 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside tyres worn bald on inner edges but cords not yet exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 42,548 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 34,852 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 27,847 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 27,843 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 27,691 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 27,211 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 25,992 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake need adjustment

Pass 22 Mar 2013 22,699 miles

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)

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

both front tyres bald on inner edge

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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AO10 BYJ is a 2010 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2010 Kia Soul models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 61,762 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 AO10 BYJ, 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 16 years old, this Kia Soul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO10 BYJ is a 2010 Kia Soul, first registered on 21 April 2010.

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