2009 Kia Soul · 7,371 MOT tests
2009 Kia Soul reliability
2009 Kia Souls fail 43.8% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 11 Soul years (7,371 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Souls: 28.5%)
- 43.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Souls: 28.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 92,206
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,371
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 16% of tests fail here (422% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Kia Soul
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.3%
- Steering16%
- Brakes13.9%
- Suspension11%
- Tyres8.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.6%
- Body, chassis and structure3.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 12.35%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 7.45%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.41%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.34%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.82%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.7%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.44%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.14%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.06%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.84%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (8.1%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.94%)
Is a 2009 Kia Soul reliable?
2009 Kia Souls fail 43.8% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 11 Soul years (7,371 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Kia Soul MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (12.35% of tests), position lamp not working (7.45% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (3.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Kia Soul have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Kia Soul shows 92,206 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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