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AV09 KAU

2009 Kia Soul

Orange Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,657 mi
Last recorded156,657 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 KAU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 156,657 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 156,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 141,399 miles

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 135,261 miles

General corrosion to rear suspension components / prescribed areas (not excessive)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 135,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

General corrosion to rear suspension components / prescribed areas (not excessive)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 122,723 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2023 122,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 111,372 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 101,905 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 88,624 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 69,767 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 46,885 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 46,885 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 29,777 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 29,107 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 24,835 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 20,606 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 2013 18,729 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 16,124 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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AV09 KAU is a 2009 Kia Soul in Orange with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV09 KAU, 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 AV09 KAU registered?

AV09 KAU is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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