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Kia Soul

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,582 cc

LB09 FPUMOT history

LB09 FPU is a silver diesel Kia Soul first used on 2 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 138,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2026
Mileage
138,265 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 FPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Soul
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 FPU was last recorded at 138,265 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jul 2024: 19,062 miles, lower than 129,581 miles on 18 Jul 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
138,260 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
8,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,265 miles
  • 2024 – 134,408 miles
  • 2023 – 129,581 miles
  • 2022 – 124,582 miles
  • 2021 – 122,323 miles
  • 2020 – 116,966 miles
  • 2017 – 90,035 miles
  • 2016 – 81,230 miles
  • 2015 – 71,026 miles
  • 2014 – 57,490 miles
  • 2013 – 44,513 miles
  • 2012 – 26,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,265 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,265 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    138,265 miles
    Test number
    166008737176
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail138,260 miles (+3,852)2 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,260 miles
    Test number
    295567109695
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass134,408 miles (+115,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    134,408 miles
    Test number
    228295266983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail19,062 miles (-110,519)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,062 miles
    Test number
    378644272216
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread [225/45/18] (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass129,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    129,581 miles
    Test number
    709248030348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail129,581 miles (+4,999)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,581 miles
    Test number
    998055014685
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass124,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    124,582 miles
    Test number
    389516557805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,582 miles (+2,259)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,582 miles
    Test number
    165324715659
    • DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBack box heat shield loose and corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank corroded

  9. Pass122,323 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    122,323 miles
    Test number
    476781203327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Fail122,323 miles (+5,357)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,323 miles
    Test number
    421878134347
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  11. Pass116,966 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    116,966 miles
    Test number
    855664096667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail116,966 miles (+26,931)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,966 miles
    Test number
    307539584707
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass90,035 miles (+8,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    90,035 miles
    Test number
    382778255485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass81,230 miles (+10,204)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    81,230 miles
    Test number
    436637713725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,026 miles (+13,536)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    71,026 miles
    Test number
    445399095185
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres cracking on the inside walls.

  16. Pass57,490 miles (+12,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,490 miles
    Test number
    989575304206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass44,513 miles (+18,340)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,513 miles
    Test number
    658180113290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,173 miles
    Test number
    946752482153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 FPU

Does LB09 FPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 FPU expired on 19 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 FPU?
The MOT on LB09 FPU expired on 19 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 FPU done?
LB09 FPU was recorded at 138,265 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 8,590 miles a year.
Has LB09 FPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 FPU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB09 FPU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jul 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB09 FPU find?
LB09 FPU passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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