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AF59 YMA

2009 Kia Soul

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,055 mi
Last recorded122,055 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 YMA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 122,055 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough Steering Box (2.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 122,053 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough Steering Box (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 108,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 108,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 93,021 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre slight wearing edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 83,429 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats rear ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 75,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 67,669 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 67,663 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 56,518 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 49,075 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 44,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 38,970 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 33,661 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 28,770 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 23,994 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 19,721 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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AF59 YMA is a 2009 Kia Soul in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AF59 YMA, 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 AF59 YMA registered?

AF59 YMA is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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