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Kia Soul

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,591 cc

L20 DKCMOT history

L20 DKC is a silver petrol Kia Soul first used on 17 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
123,694 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 DKC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Soul
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 DKC was last recorded at 123,694 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 9,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,556 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,138 miles
Average per year
6,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,694 miles
  • 2025 – 114,556 miles
  • 2024 – 105,695 miles
  • 2023 – 99,059 miles
  • 2022 – 91,713 miles
  • 2021 – 84,605 miles
  • 2020 – 77,405 miles
  • 2019 – 74,209 miles
  • 2018 – 71,958 miles
  • 2017 – 62,813 miles
  • 2016 – 57,536 miles
  • 2015 – 50,470 miles
  • 2013 – 42,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,694 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe part of the flexi hose is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    123,694 miles
    Test number
    704328041995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail123,694 miles (+9,138)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,694 miles
    Test number
    774869105841
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass114,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    114,556 miles
    Test number
    715439204209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail114,556 miles (+8,861)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,556 miles
    Test number
    717227152282
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass105,695 miles (+6,636)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    105,695 miles
    Test number
    336101166889
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,059 miles (+299)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,059 miles
    Test number
    902955284062
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass98,760 miles (+353)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    98,760 miles
    Test number
    700985616488
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe part of the flexi hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail98,407 miles (+6,694)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,407 miles
    Test number
    810182730538
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe part of the flexi hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass91,713 miles (+7,108)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,713 miles
    Test number
    690407111685
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre of the screen small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  10. Pass84,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,605 miles
    Test number
    603588980883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,605 miles (+7,200)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,605 miles
    Test number
    116724032071
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure punctured out of shape and low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/r lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass77,405 miles (+3,196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,405 miles
    Test number
    756487839913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass74,209 miles (+2,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,209 miles
    Test number
    225804220915
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass71,958 miles (+2,975)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,958 miles
    Test number
    508444773444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    68,983 miles
    Test number
    157009518163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,983 miles (+6,170)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,983 miles
    Test number
    631339566745
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass62,813 miles (+5,277)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,813 miles
    Test number
    447626931820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass57,536 miles (+7,066)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,536 miles
    Test number
    142862638288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Pass50,470 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    50,470 miles
    Test number
    229519615019
    • 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)
    • 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)

  20. Fail50,470 miles (+7,604)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,470 miles
    Test number
    508439115091
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • 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)

  21. Pass42,866 miles (+6,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    42,866 miles
    Test number
    748385453351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass36,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    36,332 miles
    Test number
    426999723094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 DKC

Does L20 DKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 DKC is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 DKC?
The MOT on L20 DKC is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 DKC done?
L20 DKC was recorded at 123,694 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 6,471 miles a year.
Has L20 DKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 DKC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 DKC 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 L20 DKC find?
L20 DKC passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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