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AV09 ULF

2009 Kia Soul

Orange Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,185 mi
Last recorded106,185 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 ULF
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 106,185 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes between hoses on both sides rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 106,182 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes between hoses on both sides rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 101,887 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes / hoses to caliper both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake back plates corroded on both sides

Pass 6 Feb 2020 98,451 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 98,451 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 91,955 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))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 91,902 miles

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

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))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 83,952 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 76,535 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when spun, but brake disc corroded which could be the cause

Pass 26 May 2016 65,311 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 53,049 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 43,624 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 34,727 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 17 May 2012 26,543 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 ULF is a 2009 Kia Soul in Orange with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ULF, 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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AV09 ULF is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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