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AV59 ZBU

2009 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,660 mi
Last recorded96,660 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 ZBU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 96,660 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

handbrake requires further adjustment/repair

rear bumper damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2023 93,104 miles

nearside handbrake requires further adjustment/repair

rear bumper damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2022 90,050 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 90,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 86,374 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 74,818 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 66,636 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 66,636 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 54,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 49,816 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 41,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres slightly perishing on outer wall

noisy clutch

Pass 30 Jun 2014 34,164 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 30,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre 225/45ZR18 95w XL Inner edge Of Tyre Stepped.

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 30,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre 225/45ZR18 95w XL Inner edge Of Tyre Stepped.

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

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 ZBU is a 2009 Kia Soul in Silver 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 AV59 ZBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV59 ZBU registered?

AV59 ZBU is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 28 December 2009.

Is AV59 ZBU safe to buy?

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