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Kia Soul

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,582 cc

LL61 BUOMOT history

LL61 BUO is a blue diesel Kia Soul first used on 15 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 116,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

LL61 BUO blue Kia Soul – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Soul, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
116,210 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 BUO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Soul
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 BUO was last recorded at 116,210 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 5,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,412 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,798 miles
Average per year
8,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,210 miles
  • 2024 – 110,412 miles
  • 2023 – 103,918 miles
  • 2022 – 98,073 miles
  • 2021 – 93,101 miles
  • 2020 – 86,114 miles
  • 2019 – 78,718 miles
  • 2018 – 66,779 miles
  • 2017 – 54,379 miles
  • 2016 – 42,591 miles
  • 2015 – 29,489 miles
  • 2014 – 19,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,210 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,210 miles (+5,798)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    116,210 miles
    Test number
    754486568357
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass110,412 miles (+41)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,412 miles
    Test number
    489163260238
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail110,371 miles (+6,453)3 dangerous11 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,371 miles
    Test number
    845867281939
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshers and phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering lock stop missing track rod end retaining clip/pin missing (2.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass103,918 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    103,918 miles
    Test number
    605395186519
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail103,916 miles (+5,843)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,916 miles
    Test number
    234945123117
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass98,073 miles (+4,972)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    98,073 miles
    Test number
    243403261450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,101 miles
    Test number
    510472543061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail93,101 miles (+6,987)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,101 miles
    Test number
    925427149887
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass86,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,114 miles
    Test number
    902609085083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,114 miles (+7,396)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,114 miles
    Test number
    449646248764
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  11. Pass78,718 miles (+189)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,718 miles
    Test number
    411322705805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Has Kick up sticker fitted to flatten beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Suspect has been glued (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes has been hot. Reading ok on the brake tester
  12. Fail78,529 miles (+11,750)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,529 miles
    Test number
    104286616291
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a large gash in sidewall which appears to have been glued down so unable to assess length or depth of cut
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pads appear to have overheated at some stage
  13. Pass66,779 miles (+12,400)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,779 miles
    Test number
    771861127123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,379 miles (+11,788)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    54,379 miles
    Test number
    160742862477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,591 miles
    Test number
    169858163199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,591 miles (+13,102)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,591 miles
    Test number
    811426373708
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  17. Pass29,489 miles (+9,771)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    29,489 miles
    Test number
    919880143991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    19,718 miles
    Test number
    537767004313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail19,718 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,718 miles
    Test number
    588547404388
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LL61 BUO

Does LL61 BUO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 BUO is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL61 BUO?
The MOT on LL61 BUO is valid until 24 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 BUO done?
LL61 BUO was recorded at 116,210 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 8,791 miles a year.
Has LL61 BUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 BUO has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LL61 BUO 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 LL61 BUO find?
LL61 BUO passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; coil spring corroded both rear; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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