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Kia Soul

Green · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

L2 AUPMOT history

L2 AUP is a green diesel Kia Soul first used on 2 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 64,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

L2 AUP green Kia Soul – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Soul, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
64,843 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 AUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Soul
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 AUP was last recorded at 64,843 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 7,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,549 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,294 miles
Average per year
4,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,843 miles
  • 2025 – 57,549 miles
  • 2024 – 53,020 miles
  • 2023 – 49,224 miles
  • 2022 – 45,370 miles
  • 2021 – 41,039 miles
  • 2020 – 38,051 miles
  • 2019 – 35,115 miles
  • 2018 – 31,213 miles
  • 2017 – 26,866 miles
  • 2016 – 21,269 miles
  • 2015 – 16,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,843 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside rigid pipes greased (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.

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    64,843 miles
    Test number
    937683342324
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside rigid pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail64,843 miles (+7,294)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,843 miles
    Test number
    103581933287
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside rigid pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass57,549 miles (+4,529)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    57,549 miles
    Test number
    814384591452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,020 miles (+3,796)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    53,020 miles
    Test number
    148785161063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    49,224 miles
    Test number
    165050202144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail49,224 miles (+3,854)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,224 miles
    Test number
    200844086631
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass45,370 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    45,370 miles
    Test number
    480911232118
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive A/C (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail45,370 miles (+4,331)2 dangerous1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,370 miles
    Test number
    639929292652
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive A/C (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass41,039 miles (+2,988)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    41,039 miles
    Test number
    564532678079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass38,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    38,051 miles
    Test number
    432772459188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,049 miles (+2,934)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,049 miles
    Test number
    528080430512
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass35,115 miles (+3,902)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    35,115 miles
    Test number
    853412773839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,213 miles (+4,347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    31,213 miles
    Test number
    629394007851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass26,866 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    26,866 miles
    Test number
    140877754351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,706 miles (+5,437)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    26,706 miles
    Test number
    608071783947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,269 miles (+4,591)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    21,269 miles
    Test number
    720904175452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,678 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    16,678 miles
    Test number
    665911495138
    • Note2 x front tyres scrubbing inner edges

  18. Fail16,677 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,677 miles
    Test number
    765381485157
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Note2 x front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Questions about L2 AUP

Does L2 AUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 AUP is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 AUP?
The MOT on L2 AUP is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 AUP done?
L2 AUP was recorded at 64,843 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 4,361 miles a year.
Has L2 AUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 AUP has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L2 AUP 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 L2 AUP find?
L2 AUP passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside rigid pipes greased.

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