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AY59 XRO

2009 Kia Soul

Orange Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,972 mi
Last recorded56,972 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 XRO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 56,972 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 53,103 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 53,103 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 47,456 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 44,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 44,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake binding

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Sep 2021 35,141 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Sep 2021 35,141 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 29,066 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears on beam axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 28,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 24,591 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 22,465 miles

rear brake pipes are lightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 20,605 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 20,605 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 18,731 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 16,903 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 13,732 miles

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2012 10,392 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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AY59 XRO is a 2009 Kia Soul in Orange with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XRO, 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 AY59 XRO registered?

AY59 XRO is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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