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AP09 BUJ

2009 Kia Soul

Cream Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,735 mi
Last recorded62,735 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 BUJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 62,735 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 61,402 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 60,598 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 60,598 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 60,382 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 59,341 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 58,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 57,581 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 57,581 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 55,712 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Sep 2018 51,659 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 49,180 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges and outer sidewall scuffed

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2017 45,765 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 45,765 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 41,070 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 35,046 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 31,109 miles

Front brake discs scored/lipped

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 28 May 2014 31,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs scored/lipped

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 May 2013 26,652 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 21,653 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 BUJ is a 2009 Kia Soul in Cream with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BUJ, 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 AP09 BUJ registered?

AP09 BUJ is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is AP09 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP09 BUJ shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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