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Kia Soul

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,582 cc

LM61 GZRMOT history

LM61 GZR is a silver diesel Kia Soul first used on 15 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 89,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2025.

LM61 GZR silver Kia Soul – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Soul, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
89,909 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 GZR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Soul
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 GZR was last recorded at 89,909 miles on 11 Oct 2025, 2,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Sept 2024: 87,458 miles, lower than 87,756 miles on 27 Sept 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,458 miles · 28 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,451 miles
Average per year
5,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,909 miles
  • 2024 – 87,458 miles
  • 2023 – 83,957 miles
  • 2022 – 77,535 miles
  • 2021 – 68,307 miles
  • 2020 – 60,194 miles
  • 2019 – 53,581 miles
  • 2018 – 43,531 miles
  • 2017 – 36,055 miles
  • 2016 – 32,766 miles
  • 2015 – 28,345 miles
  • 2014 – 22,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,909 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front DRL Inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,909 miles (+2,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,909 miles
    Test number
    203801544818
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass87,458 miles (-298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    87,458 miles
    Test number
    825036177027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front DRL Inoperative
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail87,756 miles (+3,799)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,756 miles
    Test number
    522238797483
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front DRL Inoperative
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,957 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,957 miles
    Test number
    350574438115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail83,957 miles (+6,422)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,957 miles
    Test number
    743735945412
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass77,535 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,535 miles
    Test number
    333131454140
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail77,535 miles (+9,228)1 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,535 miles
    Test number
    691865230543
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides os and ns (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass68,307 miles (+8,113)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    68,307 miles
    Test number
    328629697918
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass60,194 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,194 miles
    Test number
    161548875078
    • AdvisoryOil leak offside driveshaft seal

  10. Fail60,194 miles (+6,613)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,194 miles
    Test number
    218161982525
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak offside driveshaft seal

  11. Pass53,581 miles (+10,050)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,581 miles
    Test number
    151210557328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,531 miles (+7,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    43,531 miles
    Test number
    625094402927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass36,055 miles (+3,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    36,055 miles
    Test number
    216202666779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Light scrubbing around nsf inner tread. (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass32,766 miles (+4,421)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    32,766 miles
    Test number
    834916737259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,345 miles (+5,561)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    28,345 miles
    Test number
    861399540676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    22,784 miles
    Test number
    408710124254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail22,784 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,784 miles
    Test number
    886271514240
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Questions about LM61 GZR

Does LM61 GZR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 GZR expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 GZR?
The MOT on LM61 GZR expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 GZR done?
LM61 GZR was recorded at 89,909 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2025, an average of 5,993 miles a year.
Has LM61 GZR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 GZR has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 GZR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Sept 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM61 GZR find?
LM61 GZR passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: rear coil spring corroded both nearside and offside; rear direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside.

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