Kia Soul
Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,591 cc
L8 PCKMOT history
L8 PCK is a blue petrol Kia Soul first used on 9 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 71,970 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 71,970 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,189 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 PCK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Soul
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,591 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 9 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 PCK was last recorded at 71,970 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 5,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 66,735 miles · 3 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,235 miles
- Average per year
- 4,189 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,970 miles
- 2025 – 66,735 miles
- 2024 – 61,860 miles
- 2023 – 56,212 miles
- 2022 – 50,868 miles
- 2021 – 47,334 miles
- 2020 – 43,820 miles
- 2019 – 38,336 miles
- 2018 – 36,975 miles
- 2017 – 34,413 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,970 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Steering arm deformed but serviceable
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 7 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,970 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 71,970 miles
- Test number
- 426261787557
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail71,970 miles (+5,235)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,970 miles
- Test number
- 934204761954
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass66,735 miles (+52)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 66,735 miles
- Test number
- 786578161485
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Fail66,683 miles (+4,823)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,683 miles
- Test number
- 614412504513
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Pass61,860 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 61,860 miles
- Test number
- 253530568014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,825 miles (+5,613)8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,825 miles
- Test number
- 469941404515
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass56,212 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 56,212 miles
- Test number
- 203752738265
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint from back to middle (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail56,212 miles (+5,344)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,212 miles
- Test number
- 552395209866
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint from back to middle (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass50,868 miles (+3,534)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 50,868 miles
- Test number
- 495566700442
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass47,334 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 47,334 miles
- Test number
- 758527288204
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change ASAP, worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn just above 1.5mm, change ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail47,334 miles (+3,514)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,334 miles
- Test number
- 364946326137
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change ASAP, worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn just above 1.5mm, change ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass43,820 miles (+5,484)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 43,820 miles
- Test number
- 612585106325
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, change asap (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn just above 1.5mm, change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal, change asap (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass38,336 miles (+1,361)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 38,336 miles
- Test number
- 806342371509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,975 miles (+2,562)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 36,975 miles
- Test number
- 308387514366
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (3.5.1i)
Pass34,413 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 34,413 miles
- Test number
- 720806829866
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 PCK
- Does L8 PCK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 PCK is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 PCK?
- The MOT on L8 PCK is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 PCK done?
- L8 PCK was recorded at 71,970 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 4,189 miles a year.
- Has L8 PCK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 PCK has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 PCK 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 L8 PCK find?
- L8 PCK passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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