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BF09 YLD

2009 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,640 mi
Last recorded126,640 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 YLD
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 126,640 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 126,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 112,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge, outer3mm, centre 4mm, inner 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

oil warning light on

Fail 16 Jun 2021 112,912 miles

Brake performance not tested Not tested due to burst pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded joining to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front of, and rear of axle brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system before axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked/perished cut down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge, outer3mm, centre 4mm, inner 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil warning light on

Pass 3 Feb 2020 110,470 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 110,203 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2019 94,957 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 81,173 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 81,169 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 62,861 miles

Brake pipes covered in protective coating

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 49,053 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 35,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 20,792 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 16,026 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 11,735 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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BF09 YLD is a 2009 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BF09 YLD, 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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BF09 YLD is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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