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BF59 JNV

2009 Kia Soul

Cream Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,719 mi
Last recorded69,719 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 JNV
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 69,719 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 66,267 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 59,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 54,046 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 53,842 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 51,833 miles

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 51,824 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 50,405 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 50,391 miles

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

wipers smear but adequate for MOT

Pass 5 Jul 2017 42,087 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 42,087 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 31,673 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 30,411 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 26,278 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 21,854 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 21,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 16,656 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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BF59 JNV is a 2009 Kia Soul in Cream with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BF59 JNV, 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 JNV registered?

BF59 JNV is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is BF59 JNV safe to buy?

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