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BF59 LVO

2009 Kia Soul

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,113 mi
Last recorded102,113 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 LVO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 102,113 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 99,616 miles

Central exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (3mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 99,616 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (3mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 97,647 miles

Exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from sump and filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 95,541 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 92,444 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 92,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 89,296 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

items removed to gain access to inspect the rear seats, seat belts, attachments and anchor points

Fail 22 Jul 2021 89,296 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

items removed to gain access to inspect the rear seats, seat belts, attachments and anchor points

Pass 10 Aug 2020 87,190 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 87,189 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 84,399 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 76,221 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 76,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nail in the tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 67,329 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Jul 2017 67,329 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jul 2016 57,725 miles

Front registration plate is bend

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 48,519 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 40,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 40,563 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 39,015 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 39,015 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,100 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,782 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 LVO is a 2009 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LVO, 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 LVO is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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