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AV59 FHJ

2009 Kia Soul

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,200 mi
Last recorded164,200 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 FHJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 164,200 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog light loose

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake adjustment (1.2.1 (c))

coolant low

engine oil just on dip stick

heat shield loose back box

Fail 16 Feb 2024 164,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog light loose

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake adjustment (1.2.1 (c))

coolant low

engine oil just on dip stick

heat shield loose back box

Pass 7 Mar 2023 154,467 miles

Offside Front fog lamp missing

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 154,128 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp missing

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 143,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM (205/55/R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 138,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog lamp insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2020 132,737 miles

Offside Front fog light insecure

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 132,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog light insecure

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 120,752 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front osf fog lamp loose and detached

Fail 20 Apr 2019 120,752 miles

Emissions not tested no oil on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front osf fog lamp loose and detached

Pass 8 Dec 2017 105,912 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 105,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 89,582 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2016 89,582 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2015 79,537 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 66,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 66,996 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 56,697 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 43,402 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 FHJ is a 2009 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FHJ, 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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AV59 FHJ is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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