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AP09 AVB

2009 Kia Soul

Cream Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,438 mi
Last recorded49,438 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 AVB
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 49,438 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rubber boot is also perishing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rubber boot is also perishing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 47,252 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 43,032 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 39,355 miles

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

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2021 33,001 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 27,337 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 26,365 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 26,365 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 23,696 miles

Nearside Rear some corrosion flexible brake hose/pipe

Offside Rear some corrosion flexible brake hose/pipe

Pass 9 Jun 2017 21,542 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear tyres becoming cracked\perished

Pass 14 Jun 2016 19,026 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 15,745 miles

damage to car

Fail 8 Apr 2015 15,715 miles

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

damage to car

Pass 8 Apr 2014 12,981 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 8,576 miles

Wipers smearing

Pass 22 Jun 2012 8,163 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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AP09 AVB is a 2009 Kia Soul in Cream with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AP09 AVB, 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 AP09 AVB registered?

AP09 AVB is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 27 June 2009.

Is AP09 AVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP09 AVB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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