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AO59 RVT

2009 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,149 mi
Last recorded167,149 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 167,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 167,149 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 156,972 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 156,972 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant low.

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 143,752 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 143,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 133,769 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 121,619 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 121,619 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 107,068 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 107,068 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 95,348 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 78,328 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 78,212 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2015 59,401 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 59,401 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 42,630 miles

Offside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 7 Jan 2014 27,277 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 21,973 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,924 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 RVT is a 2009 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RVT, 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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What year was AO59 RVT registered?

AO59 RVT is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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