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Kia Soul

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,582 cc

LM61 LXYMOT history

LM61 LXY is a black diesel Kia Soul first used on 29 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 101,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

LM61 LXY black Kia Soul – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Soul, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
101,087 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 LXY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Soul
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 LXY was last recorded at 101,087 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 4,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,865 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,222 miles
Average per year
6,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,087 miles
  • 2025 – 96,865 miles
  • 2024 – 93,119 miles
  • 2023 – 89,145 miles
  • 2022 – 78,087 miles
  • 2021 – 70,664 miles
  • 2020 – 65,142 miles
  • 2019 – 57,777 miles
  • 2018 – 51,209 miles
  • 2017 – 40,219 miles
  • 2016 – 33,294 miles
  • 2015 – 27,451 miles
  • 2014 – 21,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,087 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Running light not working
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,087 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    101,087 miles
    Test number
    521261547524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Running light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail101,087 miles (+4,222)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,087 miles
    Test number
    616863708494
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Running light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass96,865 miles (+3,746)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    96,865 miles
    Test number
    812251428968
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Daytime running lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass93,119 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    93,119 miles
    Test number
    987843356179
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Fail93,118 miles (+3,973)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,118 miles
    Test number
    753974871272
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass89,145 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    89,145 miles
    Test number
    933508755519
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Fail89,137 miles (+11,050)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,137 miles
    Test number
    175442296653
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass78,087 miles (+7,423)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,087 miles
    Test number
    559205240668
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass70,664 miles (+5,522)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    70,664 miles
    Test number
    879800221515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,142 miles (+7,365)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,142 miles
    Test number
    825719289148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,777 miles (+6,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,777 miles
    Test number
    421137604529
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass51,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,209 miles
    Test number
    794444603650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,209 miles (+10,990)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,209 miles
    Test number
    122364553102
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  14. Pass40,219 miles (+6,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    40,219 miles
    Test number
    744811882904
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Pass33,294 miles (+5,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,294 miles
    Test number
    832651178351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass27,451 miles (+6,216)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    27,451 miles
    Test number
    316928978265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    21,235 miles
    Test number
    139698294269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 LXY

Does LM61 LXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 LXY is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 LXY?
The MOT on LM61 LXY is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 LXY done?
LM61 LXY was recorded at 101,087 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 6,866 miles a year.
Has LM61 LXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 LXY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 LXY 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 LM61 LXY find?
LM61 LXY passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front running light not working; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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