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AP09 BUU

2009 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,429 mi
Last recorded68,429 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 BUU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 68,429 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 56,949 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 56,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 47,417 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 11 Jul 2022 33,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both rear shocks corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 31,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 29,660 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 27,300 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 24,491 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 21,599 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 19,271 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 17,179 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 14,661 miles

Advise nearside front tyre couple of small but deep cuts in tread.

Advise offside front and nearside rear tyres cracking/perishing to edge of tread.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 11,215 miles

Advise slight cracking to tread of front tyres.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 8,792 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 BUU is a 2009 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 BUU, 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 BUU registered?

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

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