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2009 KIA SOUL
General Information
- Registration FN09GVU
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model SOUL
- Year 2009
- Colour Cream
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1582cc
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- Expired 19 Nov 2025
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 234,439 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear 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))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
17 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 221,157 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 221,157 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 205,507 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 195,782 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Side repeater slightly discoloured both pale (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear slight handbrake travel
20 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 193,882 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
17 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 193,882 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side-wall + very close to leegal tread limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/s & O/s + insecure. (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated + excess play. (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s (5.2.3 (e))
- Engine oil not on dip stick - 2l added.
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 175,352 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- slight handbrake travel
- rear disc worn
- heat sheild loose rear
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 149,121 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 144,598 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2018 5 Jun 202612 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 144,593 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak turbo area ()
21 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 132,167 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2018 5 Jun 202616 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 132,166 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened overheated and scored due to calliper failure (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Emissions not tested due to oil dripping from intercooler pipes could damage engine investigation required (7.3.A.1)
- Brake performance not tested due to condition of rear o/s brake (3.7.A.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
1 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,390 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2017 5 Jun 202629 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 108,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre has ply or cords exposed also multiple deep cuts to sidewall (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge
12 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,776 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2016 5 Jun 202612 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 84,776 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
11 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,645 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2015 5 Jun 202610 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 61,645 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
8 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,239 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2014 5 Jun 20262 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,036 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
2 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 38,036 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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FN09GVU was registered on 2009-03-06
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