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Kia Soul

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 1,591 cc

LM18 SHVMOT history

LM18 SHV is a black petrol Kia Soul first used on 5 Jun 2018. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 57,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

LM18 SHV black Kia Soul – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Soul, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
57,022 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM18 SHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Soul
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
5 Jun 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM18 SHV was last recorded at 57,022 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,006 miles · 29 May 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
6,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,022 miles
  • 2025 – 45,957 miles
  • 2024 – 39,882 miles
  • 2023 – 36,650 miles
  • 2022 – 31,896 miles
  • 2021 – 26,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,022 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 4 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,022 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    57,022 miles
    Test number
    239682314895
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail57,006 miles (+11,049)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,006 miles
    Test number
    712697093787
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass45,957 miles (+6,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    45,957 miles
    Test number
    598831184623
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough inside steering rack (2.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass39,882 miles (+3,232)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    39,882 miles
    Test number
    824247893753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,650 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    36,650 miles
    Test number
    904704532068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail36,647 miles (+4,751)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,647 miles
    Test number
    938775806700
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass31,896 miles (+5,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    31,896 miles
    Test number
    623209907532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass26,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    26,159 miles
    Test number
    131862446184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM18 SHV

Does LM18 SHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM18 SHV is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM18 SHV?
The MOT on LM18 SHV is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM18 SHV done?
LM18 SHV was recorded at 57,022 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 6,083 miles a year.
Has LM18 SHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM18 SHV has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LM18 SHV 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 LM18 SHV find?
LM18 SHV passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear.

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