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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,582 cc

LB11 VLFMOT history

LB11 VLF is a black petrol Kia Soul first used on 30 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 64,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
64,868 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 VLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Soul
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 VLF was last recorded at 64,868 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 5,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,392 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,476 miles
Average per year
4,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,868 miles
  • 2025 – 59,392 miles
  • 2024 – 53,208 miles
  • 2023 – 47,194 miles
  • 2022 – 41,230 miles
  • 2021 – 36,550 miles
  • 2020 – 33,807 miles
  • 2019 – 30,969 miles
  • 2018 – 30,940 miles
  • 2017 – 23,456 miles
  • 2016 – 18,965 miles
  • 2015 – 14,325 miles
  • 2014 – 9,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,868 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to tail joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive timing cover end (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTop up oil 1.5 litres

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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow centre to tail joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive timing cover area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight play steering column UJ

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,868 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    64,868 miles
    Test number
    621576884287
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to tail joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive timing cover end (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTop up oil 1.5 litres

  2. Fail64,868 miles (+5,476)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,868 miles
    Test number
    305499196415
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to tail joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive timing cover end (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTop up oil 1.5 litres

  3. Pass59,392 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    59,392 miles
    Test number
    933535794736
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow centre to tail joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive timing cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play steering column UJ

  4. Fail59,392 miles (+6,184)1 dangerous7 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,392 miles
    Test number
    721994526849
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked/pump (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow centre to tail joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 in tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive timing cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on shoulders, bald, 2.5-3.8mm across 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on shoulders below 1.4mm, 2.9-3.5mm across (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play steering column UJ
    • AdvisoryTop up oil 2 litres

  5. Pass53,208 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    53,208 miles
    Test number
    780137250805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail53,208 miles (+6,014)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,208 miles
    Test number
    476969715187
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass47,194 miles (+5,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    47,194 miles
    Test number
    711479010493
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass41,230 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    41,230 miles
    Test number
    950413511089
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both

  9. Fail41,230 miles (+4,680)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,230 miles
    Test number
    673746246067
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both

  10. Pass36,550 miles (+2,743)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    36,550 miles
    Test number
    407020986121
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside

  11. Pass33,807 miles (+2,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    33,807 miles
    Test number
    965420434034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass30,969 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    30,969 miles
    Test number
    769707437291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail30,940 miles (+2,178)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,940 miles
    Test number
    710118389846
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass28,762 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    28,762 miles
    Test number
    661696408734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,727 miles (+5,271)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,727 miles
    Test number
    684240699493
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

  16. Pass23,456 miles (+4,491)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    23,456 miles
    Test number
    514212631214
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front o/s/f wiper blade smearing slightly

  17. Pass18,965 miles (+4,640)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    18,965 miles
    Test number
    986103384527
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass14,325 miles (+4,432)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    14,325 miles
    Test number
    425351985134
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass9,893 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    9,893 miles
    Test number
    256478774433
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about LB11 VLF

Does LB11 VLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 VLF is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 VLF?
The MOT on LB11 VLF is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 VLF done?
LB11 VLF was recorded at 64,868 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 4,675 miles a year.
Has LB11 VLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 VLF has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB11 VLF 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 LB11 VLF find?
LB11 VLF passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to tail joint; oil leak, but not excessive timing cover end; top up oil 1.5 litres.

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