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AO59 KVS

2009 Kia Soul

Red Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,312 mi
Last recorded56,312 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 KVS
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 56,312 miles

rear suspension components have been undersealed

Pass 23 Dec 2024 55,815 miles

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

all steel brake pipes are corroded at the ends

Pass 28 Dec 2023 55,337 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 53,668 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 52,389 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 51,974 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 51,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 50,823 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 49,867 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 49,005 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 29 Sep 2015 47,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 46,042 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 36,866 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 27,782 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 27,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre worn 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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AO59 KVS is a 2009 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AO59 KVS, 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 AO59 KVS registered?

AO59 KVS is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is AO59 KVS safe to buy?

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