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AV59 DDE

2009 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

110,402 mi
Last recorded110,402 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 DDE
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 110,402 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2025 106,391 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 100,063 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive ******* AUTO GEARBOX PIPES ********* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 100,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive ******* AUTO GEARBOX PIPES ********* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 91,900 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 91,757 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 80,713 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 70,640 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 70,640 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 61,309 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 57,343 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jan 2019 50,769 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 47,255 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 45,411 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 45,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 43,803 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 40,131 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 36,979 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 32,985 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 29,747 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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AV59 DDE is a 2009 Kia Soul in White 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 AV59 DDE, 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 AV59 DDE registered?

AV59 DDE is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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