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B12 MAD

2009 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,802 mi
Last recorded51,802 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 MAD
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 51,802 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 51,798 miles

Steering head bearings has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (g))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 49,728 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WEARING ON INNER EDGES SUGGEST TRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 47,348 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 44,897 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 42,665 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 42,665 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 40,955 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 39,019 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 36,457 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 33,263 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 30,329 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 27,454 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 24,856 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 22,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 17,768 miles

front brake discs and pads worn (2000 miles approx)

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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B12 MAD is a 2009 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B12 MAD, 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 B12 MAD registered?

B12 MAD is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is B12 MAD safe to buy?

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