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Kia Soul

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,582 cc

L1 PLEMOT history

L1 PLE is a blue diesel Kia Soul first used on 3 Jul 2011. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 87,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2025.

L1 PLE blue Kia Soul – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Soul, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2026
Mileage
87,687 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 PLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Soul
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 PLE was last recorded at 87,687 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 2,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,660 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,027 miles
Average per year
4,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,687 miles
  • 2024 – 85,660 miles
  • 2023 – 83,632 miles
  • 2022 – 80,792 miles
  • 2021 – 76,219 miles
  • 2020 – 73,727 miles
  • 2019 – 69,684 miles
  • 2018 – 63,898 miles
  • 2017 – 59,742 miles
  • 2016 – 54,373 miles
  • 2015 – 47,433 miles
  • 2014 – 37,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,687 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both front wiper blades worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,687 miles (+2,027)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    87,687 miles
    Test number
    442497511654
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing

  2. Pass85,660 miles (+2,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    85,660 miles
    Test number
    739817390694
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass83,632 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,632 miles
    Test number
    499005657793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail83,631 miles (+2,839)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,631 miles
    Test number
    941707617684
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass80,792 miles (+4,573)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,792 miles
    Test number
    613953187056
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass76,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,219 miles
    Test number
    784315518776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,219 miles (+2,492)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,219 miles
    Test number
    689838159414
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass73,727 miles (+4,043)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    73,727 miles
    Test number
    517936964620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,684 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,684 miles
    Test number
    396091065038
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti-slip provision worn
    • AdvisoryClutch worn

  10. Fail69,684 miles (+5,786)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,684 miles
    Test number
    686739509023
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti-slip provision worn
    • AdvisoryClutch worn
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass63,898 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,898 miles
    Test number
    269613803727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades worn

  12. Fail63,898 miles (+4,156)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,898 miles
    Test number
    623063224149
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades worn

  13. Pass59,742 miles (+5,369)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,742 miles
    Test number
    553790822311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass54,373 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,373 miles
    Test number
    153212554332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail54,373 miles (+6,940)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,373 miles
    Test number
    835822461212
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass47,433 miles (+10,277)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,433 miles
    Test number
    115797175153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  17. Pass37,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,156 miles
    Test number
    227407074421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 PLE

Does L1 PLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L1 PLE expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L1 PLE?
The MOT on L1 PLE expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L1 PLE done?
L1 PLE was recorded at 87,687 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025, an average of 4,493 miles a year.
Has L1 PLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 PLE has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L1 PLE 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 L1 PLE find?
L1 PLE passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; all tyres perishing.

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