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Kia Soul

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

L11 NBYMOT history

L11 NBY is a silver diesel Kia Soul first used on 12 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 64,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

L11 NBY silver Kia Soul – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
64,216 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 NBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Soul
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 NBY was last recorded at 64,216 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 2,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,255 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,961 miles
Average per year
3,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,216 miles
  • 2025 – 61,255 miles
  • 2024 – 57,163 miles
  • 2023 – 53,097 miles
  • 2022 – 49,594 miles
  • 2021 – 45,872 miles
  • 2019 – 39,844 miles
  • 2018 – 33,387 miles
  • 2017 – 28,776 miles
  • 2016 – 24,270 miles
  • 2015 – 19,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,216 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front tyres low tread inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,216 miles (+2,961)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    64,216 miles
    Test number
    233540491029
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass61,255 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    61,255 miles
    Test number
    102051187243
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail61,253 miles (+4,090)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,253 miles
    Test number
    853880955548
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass57,163 miles (+4,066)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    57,163 miles
    Test number
    108568320340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,097 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    53,097 miles
    Test number
    927170285852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail53,092 miles (+3,498)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,092 miles
    Test number
    949510718734
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass49,594 miles (+3,722)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    49,594 miles
    Test number
    586642664546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,872 miles (+6,028)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    45,872 miles
    Test number
    125354176394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,844 miles (+1,957)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    39,844 miles
    Test number
    594762685178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,887 miles (+4,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2020
    Odometer
    37,887 miles
    Test number
    173558768668
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre side wall cracking
  11. Pass33,387 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,387 miles
    Test number
    752019568867
    • AdvisoryFront tyres low tread inner edge
  12. Fail33,387 miles (+4,611)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,387 miles
    Test number
    828692007510
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres low tread inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Pass28,776 miles (+4,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    28,776 miles
    Test number
    250509221121
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake sticking slightly
  14. Pass24,270 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,270 miles
    Test number
    770976410267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,269 miles (+4,735)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,269 miles
    Test number
    389575039735
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass19,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    19,534 miles
    Test number
    159449815169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 NBY

Does L11 NBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 NBY is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 NBY?
The MOT on L11 NBY is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 NBY done?
L11 NBY was recorded at 64,216 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 3,965 miles a year.
Has L11 NBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 NBY has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L11 NBY 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 L11 NBY find?
L11 NBY passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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