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Kia Soul

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,591 cc

K31 KONMOT history

K31 KON is a black diesel Kia Soul first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 130,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2024
Mileage
130,028 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2023
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 KON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Soul
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 KON was last recorded at 130,028 miles on 7 Mar 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,026 miles · 2 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 130,028 miles
  • 2021 – 128,859 miles
  • 2020 – 123,954 miles
  • 2019 – 121,551 miles
  • 2018 – 117,013 miles
  • 2017 – 110,335 miles
  • 2016 – 103,455 miles
  • 2015 – 98,566 miles
  • 2014 – 91,416 miles
  • 2012 – 91,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,028 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,028 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,028 miles
    Test number
    171443434395
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  2. Fail130,026 miles (+1,167)14 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,026 miles
    Test number
    434870815378
    • MajorExhaust system insecure front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  3. Pass128,859 miles (+1,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    128,859 miles
    Test number
    643956920570
    • 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))

  4. Fail127,858 miles (+3,904)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,858 miles
    Test number
    778593553275
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))

  5. Pass123,954 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    123,954 miles
    Test number
    901893853037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail123,952 miles (+2,401)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,952 miles
    Test number
    760544891132
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded center (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass121,551 miles (+4,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    121,551 miles
    Test number
    651692223271
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  8. Pass117,013 miles (+6,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    117,013 miles
    Test number
    135744615327
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass110,335 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    110,335 miles
    Test number
    619990918073
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail110,333 miles (+6,878)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,333 miles
    Test number
    894680830439
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass103,455 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    103,455 miles
    Test number
    560979340469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  12. Fail103,455 miles (+4,889)1 dangerous3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,455 miles
    Test number
    175932476200
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on shoulders
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  13. Pass98,566 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    98,566 miles
    Test number
    448997035083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhuast system corroded

  14. Fail98,566 miles (+7,150)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,566 miles
    Test number
    558670335093
    • DangerousOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhuast system corroded

  15. Pass91,416 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    91,416 miles
    Test number
    186961344019
    • NoteAdvise slight rusting rear discs

  16. Fail91,416 miles (+15)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,416 miles
    Test number
    185051344041
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteAdvise slight rusting rear discs

  17. Pass91,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    91,401 miles
    Test number
    489754952326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K31 KON

Does K31 KON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K31 KON expired on 6 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K31 KON?
The MOT on K31 KON expired on 6 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K31 KON done?
K31 KON was recorded at 130,028 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2023, an average of 3,782 miles a year.
Has K31 KON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 KON has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on K31 KON ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K31 KON find?
K31 KON passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2023 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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