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AV59 JVU

2009 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,645 mi
Last recorded118,645 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 JVU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2022 118,645 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm **** TYRE AT 1.5MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **** (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 2.1MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 2.1MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view *** 2 X CHIPS , 1 X "ZONE A", 1 X "ZONE B" *** (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 2.4MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *** TYRES PERISHING / CRACKING / POOR *** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 101,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 101,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 85,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 72,496 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 63,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 63,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 55,126 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 47,684 miles

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

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)

tyre size 205/55/h16

Pass 21 Aug 2015 37,560 miles

no emissions too clean.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 32,840 miles

smoke test only just past on 1.50 limit

wipers getting poor

Pass 4 Oct 2013 27,174 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 20,623 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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AV59 JVU is a 2009 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV59 JVU, 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 AV59 JVU registered?

AV59 JVU is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is AV59 JVU safe to buy?

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