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FE59 ZYX

2009 Kia Soul

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,314 mi
Last recorded71,314 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 ZYX
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 71,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe stretched on full lock (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear belts covered, unable to locate buckles ()

Rear Gearbox mounting defective bolt snapped in subframe. only 1 remaining for security ()

Fail 23 Oct 2025 71,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe stretched on full lock (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear belts covered, unable to locate buckles ()

Rear Gearbox mounting defective bolt snapped in subframe. only 1 remaining for security ()

Pass 31 Oct 2024 70,584 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective lower gearbox mount bolt missing/broken. ()

Fail 30 Oct 2024 70,584 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective lower gearbox mount bolt missing/broken. ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front uneven wear on brake pads

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively uneven wear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively uneven wear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front uneven wear on brake pads

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 69,408 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 69,407 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 65,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 63,728 miles

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front radiator support/crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 63,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front radiator support/crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 62,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both flexis steel pipes corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexis steel pipes corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 58,881 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 53,156 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 48,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 48,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 43,006 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 37,643 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 31,502 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 25,653 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 21,952 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 21,952 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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FE59 ZYX is a 2009 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE59 ZYX, 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 FE59 ZYX registered?

FE59 ZYX is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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