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AO59 CPU

2009 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,800 mi
Last recorded139,800 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 CPU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 139,800 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Heat Shield loose

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 139,800 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Heat Shield loose

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 135,804 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 135,700 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 129,347 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 121,177 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 121,177 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 114,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 114,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 106,678 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 106,678 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 100,288 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 90,084 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 900,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 78,343 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 78,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 69,561 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre cut. No cords showing.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 60,554 miles

o/s/r tyre has a cut but not yet deep enough to show ply or cords

Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,533 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,684 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 30,269 miles

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

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 CPU is a 2009 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CPU, 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 CPU is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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