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BF59 JSZ

2009 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,136 mi
Last recorded106,136 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 JSZ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 106,136 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 16 May 2026 106,136 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2025 104,523 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 104,407 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pinhole in gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear suspension and mountings starting to corrode a little

Pass 3 Oct 2023 93,380 miles

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

Rear suspension and mountings starting to corrode a little

Pass 20 Sep 2022 90,823 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension corroded

slight damage to brake servo pipe

Pass 11 Aug 2021 89,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil film on offside front brake caliper, no obvious leak.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear towing eye corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2020 87,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 87,742 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 86,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near axle mounting. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near axle mounting. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 83,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Travel on parking brake lever.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 80,220 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 76,906 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 75,768 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 75,768 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 66,379 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 66,379 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 45,854 miles

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

rear bumper damage

Fail 10 Sep 2013 45,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

rear bumper damage

Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,215 miles

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

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 JSZ is a 2009 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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