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BF59 DZS

2009 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,579 mi
Last recorded99,579 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 DZS
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 99,579 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 99,572 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2025 85,452 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 85,452 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 81,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 78,423 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 78,415 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 72,182 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 71,786 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 71,786 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2019 70,127 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 67,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2017 63,503 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 56,253 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 56,253 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 48,831 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 41,543 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 35,551 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 26,469 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 25,549 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 25,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BF59 DZS is a 2009 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF59 DZS, 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 BF59 DZS registered?

BF59 DZS is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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