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Kia Soul

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

J4 EWMMOT history

J4 EWM is a black diesel Kia Soul first used on 17 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 18,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

J4 EWM black Kia Soul – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Soul, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
18,659 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J4 EWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Soul
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J4 EWM was last recorded at 18,659 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 3,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jan 2019: 323 miles, lower than 27,890 miles on 25 Jan 2018.

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
15,522 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,137 miles
Average per year
771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 18,659 miles
  • 2025 – 15,522 miles
  • 2024 – 13,365 miles
  • 2023 – 10,917 miles
  • 2022 – 8,252 miles
  • 2021 – 6,106 miles
  • 2020 – 4,194 miles
  • 2019 – 325 miles
  • 2018 – 27,890 miles
  • 2017 – 24,228 miles
  • 2016 – 24,227 miles
  • 2014 – 10,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,659 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting/perished on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on sidewall

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,659 miles (+3,137)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    18,659 miles
    Test number
    477098503854
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting/perished on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass15,522 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    15,522 miles
    Test number
    883724610917
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  3. Fail15,522 miles (+2,157)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,522 miles
    Test number
    590252014868
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering locking device missing split pin from track rod end castle nut (2.1.3 (d))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  4. Pass13,365 miles (+2,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    13,365 miles
    Test number
    570833282286
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass10,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    10,917 miles
    Test number
    334165773807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail10,915 miles (+2,663)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,915 miles
    Test number
    916561914314
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass8,252 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    8,252 miles
    Test number
    244592372251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail8,247 miles (+2,141)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,247 miles
    Test number
    624952152576
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass6,106 miles (+1,912)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    6,106 miles
    Test number
    679172509291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass4,194 miles (+3,869)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    4,194 miles
    Test number
    803240944448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass325 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    325 miles
    Test number
    201113317566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail323 miles (-27,567)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    323 miles
    Test number
    865261142010
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass27,890 miles (+3,662)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    27,890 miles
    Test number
    837990228017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking in tread

  14. Pass24,228 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    24,228 miles
    Test number
    831646732521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,227 miles (+5,533)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,227 miles
    Test number
    408640077390
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass18,694 miles (+8,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    18,694 miles
    Test number
    732931818101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall but cant see the cords at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass10,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    10,030 miles
    Test number
    985835964308
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about J4 EWM

Does J4 EWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J4 EWM is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J4 EWM?
The MOT on J4 EWM is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J4 EWM done?
J4 EWM was recorded at 18,659 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 771 miles a year.
Has J4 EWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J4 EWM has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on J4 EWM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jan 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J4 EWM find?
J4 EWM passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting/perished on shoulders.

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