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BG09 GDA

2009 Kia Soul

Cream Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,336 mi
Last recorded84,336 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Soul65,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 GDA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2009
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 84,336 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 84,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded meal pipe to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 81,245 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 79,856 miles

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

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

Stone chip in the front windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2020 77,140 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 77,139 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 68,037 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 59,393 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 52,108 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 52,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall split to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 44,185 miles

hand brake high but not hitting stop

Pass 13 Jul 2015 35,769 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 25,670 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 21,067 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 11,212 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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BG09 GDA is a 2009 Kia Soul in Cream with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG09 GDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG09 GDA registered?

BG09 GDA is a 2009 Kia Soul, first registered on 17 July 2009.

Is BG09 GDA safe to buy?

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