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BG59 AEZ

2009 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,289 mi
Last recorded124,289 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 AEZ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 124,289 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 117,124 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 111,833 miles

Nearside Front upper head light mount slightly cracked but head light not insecure

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front upper head light mount slightly cracked but head light not insecure

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

Offside Rear 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))

exhaust flexi deteriorating

long hand brake travel

Fail 16 Feb 2024 111,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front upper head light mount slightly cracked but head light not insecure

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front upper head light mount slightly cracked but head light not insecure

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

Offside Rear 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))

exhaust flexi deteriorating

long hand brake travel

Pass 8 Feb 2023 101,214 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

both front head lamps broken but still secure

small oil leak

suspect washers frozen

Pass 24 Feb 2022 90,734 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 83,613 miles

Offside Front tyre perished and has nail in it

Offside Rear brake pipe corroeded on end

both front brake discs lipped and corroeded on inner surfaces

both front head lamp mounts cracked suspect mount behind bumper broke lights slightly loose

both rear coil springs corroeded

both rear tyres perished in tread

exhaust flexie pipe breaking up

front number plate cracked

small oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2021 83,613 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished and has nail in it

Offside Rear brake pipe corroeded on end

both front brake discs lipped and corroeded on inner surfaces

both front head lamp mounts cracked suspect mount behind bumper broke lights slightly loose

both rear coil springs corroeded

both rear tyres perished in tread

exhaust flexie pipe breaking up

front number plate cracked

small oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2020 78,738 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips various (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 78,737 miles

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

Front Brake Discs Worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips various (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 70,040 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 70,040 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 66,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 66,714 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 56,130 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 56,130 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 44,696 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 33,599 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 23,089 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 20,577 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 13,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BG59 AEZ is a 2009 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BG59 AEZ, 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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BG59 AEZ is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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