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AY59 FAU

2009 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

67,406 mi
Last recorded67,406 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 FAU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 67,406 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 65,101 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 63,574 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 62,990 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 61,305 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 57,469 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 55,430 miles

all tyres perished and splitting

Pass 24 Apr 2019 49,531 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 44,357 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 38,844 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2016 32,415 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 26,831 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 26,073 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 22,511 miles

Brake pads may be wearing thin

Pass 19 Dec 2012 18,723 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 18,723 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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AY59 FAU is a 2009 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AY59 FAU, 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 AY59 FAU registered?

AY59 FAU is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is AY59 FAU safe to buy?

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