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AO59 LKD

2009 Kia Soul

Red Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,825 mi
Last recorded139,825 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 139,825 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 131,215 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 125,709 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 125,699 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 117,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front backing plate bent catching ball joint dust cover

Pass 3 Oct 2018 105,759 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 105,727 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 95,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at joint to back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre close to tread wear indicators

Oil leak ()

driver side door handle broken

Pass 27 Sep 2016 74,501 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 51,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 38,597 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 30,536 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 30,536 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,299 miles

Nearside front wiper blade split but not adversely effecting clearing of screen

Fail 7 Sep 2012 30,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front wiper blade split but not adversely effecting clearing of screen

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 LKD 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 73.3%.

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 LKD, 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 LKD is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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