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2009 KIA SOUL
General Information
- Registration AV09BWL
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model SOUL
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1582cc
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- Expired 15 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 171,106 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering locking device ineffective Track-Rod-End (2.1.3 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering locking device missing Track-Rod-End (2.1.3 (d)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Several ()
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Headlight Poor Image
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
2 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 166,050 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2025 15 Jun 202613 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 162,200 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 162,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
4 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 151,941 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
25 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,515 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2022 15 Jun 202625 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 145,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) Repair immediately
28 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 131,447 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
23 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 131,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,798 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 114,798 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,159 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak Slight ()
8 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 102,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak Slight ()
14 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,429 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,882 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2017 15 Jun 202628 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 67,872 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
- Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Rear wiper blade split
28 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 7,827 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear wiper blade split
- oil leak
29 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,528 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2015 15 Jun 202629 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,091 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2014 15 Jun 202629 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 40,091 MI
15 Jun 202630 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,957 MI
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AV09BWL was registered on 2009-03-30
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