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Kia Soul

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,591 cc

LB09 LHUMOT history

LB09 LHU is a red petrol Kia Soul first used on 29 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 136,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
136,980 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 LHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Soul
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 LHU was last recorded at 136,980 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 11,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,333 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,647 miles
Average per year
8,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,980 miles
  • 2024 – 125,333 miles
  • 2023 – 118,525 miles
  • 2022 – 108,874 miles
  • 2021 – 98,829 miles
  • 2020 – 96,068 miles
  • 2019 – 92,153 miles
  • 2018 – 84,436 miles
  • 2017 – 76,263 miles
  • 2016 – 66,433 miles
  • 2014 – 44,982 miles
  • 2013 – 32,293 miles
  • 2012 – 23,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,980 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-18 - Borderline (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,980 miles (+11,647)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    136,980 miles
    Test number
    967914126946
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-18 - Borderline (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,333 miles (+6,808)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    125,333 miles
    Test number
    273028138165
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass118,525 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    118,525 miles
    Test number
    432784416120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail118,525 miles (+9,651)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,525 miles
    Test number
    535973067995
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass108,874 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    108,874 miles
    Test number
    304997849537
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail108,874 miles (+10,045)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,874 miles
    Test number
    172924283422
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass98,829 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,829 miles
    Test number
    512029229723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail98,829 miles (+2,761)3 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,829 miles
    Test number
    426731631623
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached both bolts lose (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass96,068 miles (+118)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,068 miles
    Test number
    784921314025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront noise from steering on lock to lock but not showing an obvious fault
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn/ cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryInner steering rack joints have play

  10. Fail95,950 miles (+3,797)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,950 miles
    Test number
    649549374203
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged deep crack exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront noise from steering on lock to lock but not showing an obvious fault
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn/ cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryInner steering rack joints have play

  11. Pass92,153 miles (+7,717)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,153 miles
    Test number
    862981097604
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Pass84,436 miles (+8,173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,436 miles
    Test number
    892293432905
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass76,263 miles (+9,830)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,263 miles
    Test number
    634837831683
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass66,433 miles (+21,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,433 miles
    Test number
    401426440809
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass44,982 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,982 miles
    Test number
    938613764180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail44,979 miles (+12,686)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,979 miles
    Test number
    806971164116
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyres treads getting low

  17. Pass32,293 miles (+9,160)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    32,293 miles
    Test number
    796912383118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,133 miles
    Test number
    308940702474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 LHU

Does LB09 LHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 LHU is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB09 LHU?
The MOT on LB09 LHU is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 LHU done?
LB09 LHU was recorded at 136,980 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 8,511 miles a year.
Has LB09 LHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 LHU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB09 LHU 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 LB09 LHU find?
LB09 LHU passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 9 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline; nearside front non obligatory mirror damaged; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-18, and 6 more.

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