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AY09 GKU

2009 Kia Soul

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,294 mi
Last recorded107,294 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 GKU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 107,294 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs also pitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 107,040 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs also pitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 98,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 98,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside also nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 90,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 90,567 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 84,571 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 83,366 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 81,843 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 81,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 75,727 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 69,941 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 59,587 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 45,933 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 37,464 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 25,532 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 25,477 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 22,449 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 20,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 20,581 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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AY09 GKU 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 75%.

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 AY09 GKU, 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 AY09 GKU registered?

AY09 GKU is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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