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AO59 BXS

2009 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,993 mi
Last recorded93,993 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 BXS
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 93,993 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 93,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (3.5 (a))

Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively trace of brkae fluid on rear wheels (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 89,120 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 89,024 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 84,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 79,702 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 79,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 73,331 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 67,846 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 67,846 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 58,407 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 53,008 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 47,559 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 47,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 37,108 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 25,097 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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AO59 BXS is a 2009 Kia Soul in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO59 BXS, 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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AO59 BXS is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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