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BG09 EEO

2009 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,642 mi
Last recorded93,642 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 93,642 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 93,642 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 92,206 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 88,654 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 88,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 85,385 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 81,984 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 76,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

passenger side front tyre splitting inner tread

Fail 15 May 2017 76,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

passenger side front tyre splitting inner tread

Pass 5 Apr 2016 66,591 miles

Both front tyres cracked and spliting

Pass 31 Mar 2015 55,912 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 51,487 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 45,121 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 35,062 miles

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

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

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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BG09 EEO is a 2009 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EEO, 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 EEO registered?

BG09 EEO is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is BG09 EEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG09 EEO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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