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Kia Soul

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,582 cc

GUM 18MOT history

GUM 18 is a silver diesel Kia Soul first used on 8 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 105,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

GUM 18 silver Kia Soul – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Soul, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
105,422 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GUM 18
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Kia
Model
Soul
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GUM 18 was last recorded at 105,422 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 3,741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Feb 2018: 59,417 miles, lower than 513,339 miles on 2 Mar 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,681 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,741 miles
Average per year
6,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,422 miles
  • 2025 – 101,681 miles
  • 2024 – 98,340 miles
  • 2023 – 93,093 miles
  • 2022 – 88,003 miles
  • 2021 – 81,912 miles
  • 2020 – 78,173 miles
  • 2019 – 69,750 miles
  • 2018 – 59,417 miles
  • 2017 – 513,339 miles
  • 2016 – 43,630 miles
  • 2015 – 33,527 miles
  • 2014 – 26,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,422 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    105,422 miles
    Test number
    388371711265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail105,412 miles (+3,731)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,412 miles
    Test number
    487321318867
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass101,681 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    101,681 miles
    Test number
    151102282488
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail101,672 miles (+3,332)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,672 miles
    Test number
    945616414013
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass98,340 miles (+5,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    98,340 miles
    Test number
    829979823980
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass93,093 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,093 miles
    Test number
    550264609768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,043 miles (+5,040)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,043 miles
    Test number
    478716523016
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass88,003 miles (+6,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,003 miles
    Test number
    405417135019
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive auto gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass81,912 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,912 miles
    Test number
    448426850773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail81,906 miles (+3,733)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,906 miles
    Test number
    123169164728
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass78,173 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,173 miles
    Test number
    176018214819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail78,173 miles (+8,423)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,173 miles
    Test number
    895356336275
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass69,750 miles (+10,333)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,750 miles
    Test number
    121964615595
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass59,417 miles (-453,922)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,417 miles
    Test number
    775565721003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass513,339 miles (+469,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    513,339 miles
    Test number
    581764260764
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass43,630 miles (+10,103)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,630 miles
    Test number
    990778600402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,527 miles (+6,835)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,527 miles
    Test number
    389724845064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,692 miles
    Test number
    618015454008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GUM 18

What vehicle is registration GUM 18 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GUM 18 on a silver diesel Kia Soul first used on 8 Mar 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does GUM 18 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GUM 18 is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on GUM 18?
The MOT on GUM 18 is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GUM 18 done?
GUM 18 was recorded at 105,422 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 6,611 miles a year.
Has GUM 18 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GUM 18 has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on GUM 18 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on GUM 18 find?
GUM 18 passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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