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BG09 ARF

2009 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,610 mi
Last recorded98,610 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 ARF
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 98,610 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 97,526 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 96,406 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 95,103 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 95,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 92,707 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 90,938 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 89,222 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 89,198 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 86,415 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 365,055 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 82,752 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 78,126 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 73,822 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 64,797 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2014 52,930 miles

both rear discs corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 41,969 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 29,918 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall no visable cords at this time

Fail 30 May 2012 29,918 miles

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

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall no visable cords at this time

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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BG09 ARF is a 2009 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BG09 ARF, 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 BG09 ARF registered?

BG09 ARF is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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