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Kia Soul

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB12 ZLUMOT history

LB12 ZLU is a blue diesel Kia Soul first used on 17 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 107,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
107,956 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 ZLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Soul
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 ZLU was last recorded at 107,956 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 3,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
104,227 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,729 miles
Average per year
8,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,956 miles
  • 2025 – 104,227 miles
  • 2024 – 100,978 miles
  • 2023 – 95,137 miles
  • 2022 – 89,889 miles
  • 2021 – 85,432 miles
  • 2020 – 81,428 miles
  • 2019 – 75,877 miles
  • 2018 – 57,791 miles
  • 2017 – 42,644 miles
  • 2016 – 32,149 miles
  • 2015 – 21,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,956 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,956 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    107,956 miles
    Test number
    833897665078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail107,956 miles (+3,729)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,956 miles
    Test number
    216804378230
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too far to the left both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,227 miles (+3,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    104,227 miles
    Test number
    746704066914
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass100,978 miles (+5,841)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    100,978 miles
    Test number
    542501577730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,137 miles (+5,248)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    95,137 miles
    Test number
    362513389893
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass89,889 miles (+4,457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    89,889 miles
    Test number
    242830888843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass85,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    85,432 miles
    Test number
    951430276690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,432 miles (+4,004)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,432 miles
    Test number
    992495668428
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass81,428 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    81,428 miles
    Test number
    835037630632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Fail81,427 miles (+5,550)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,427 miles
    Test number
    578099756431
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass75,877 miles (+18,086)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    75,877 miles
    Test number
    795360251486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,791 miles (+15,147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,791 miles
    Test number
    780114352711
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  13. Pass42,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    42,644 miles
    Test number
    271149669133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail42,644 miles (+10,495)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,644 miles
    Test number
    179490703985
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass32,149 miles (+10,227)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    32,149 miles
    Test number
    140889135427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    21,922 miles
    Test number
    407766445184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail21,922 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,922 miles
    Test number
    725986745151
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LB12 ZLU

Does LB12 ZLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 ZLU is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 ZLU?
The MOT on LB12 ZLU is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 ZLU done?
LB12 ZLU was recorded at 107,956 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 8,002 miles a year.
Has LB12 ZLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 ZLU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 ZLU 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 LB12 ZLU find?
LB12 ZLU passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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