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BK09 AEC

2009 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,545 mi
Last recorded95,545 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 AEC
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 95,545 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 94,920 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2019 67,826 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 67,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 53,517 miles

All tyres perished

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

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

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)

Fail 3 May 2018 53,517 miles

All tyres perished

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,554 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracking

Offside Front Windscreen wiper slightly smearing

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 38,881 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres splitting in tread due to age

Pass 30 Apr 2015 30,797 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 21,614 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 14,136 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 14,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 11,374 miles

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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BK09 AEC is a 2009 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BK09 AEC, 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 BK09 AEC registered?

BK09 AEC is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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