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Kia Soul

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LM61 YAVMOT history

LM61 YAV is a silver diesel Kia Soul first used on 20 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 73,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

LM61 YAV silver Kia Soul – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Soul, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
73,656 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 YAV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Soul
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 YAV was last recorded at 73,656 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,656 miles · 20 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,656 miles
  • 2025 – 69,694 miles
  • 2024 – 57,075 miles
  • 2023 – 45,287 miles
  • 2022 – 37,164 miles
  • 2021 – 28,097 miles
  • 2020 – 23,337 miles
  • 2019 – 16,655 miles
  • 2018 – 15,557 miles
  • 2017 – 14,146 miles
  • 2016 – 12,841 miles
  • 2015 – 11,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,656 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryEngine coverRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,656 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    73,656 miles
    Test number
    267738810435
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover

  2. Fail73,656 miles (+3,962)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,656 miles
    Test number
    947919496565
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover

  3. Pass69,694 miles (+12,619)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    69,694 miles
    Test number
    470017748730
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass57,075 miles (+11,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    57,075 miles
    Test number
    787707523703
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass45,287 miles (+8,123)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    45,287 miles
    Test number
    616628695270
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass37,164 miles (+9,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    37,164 miles
    Test number
    823028500338
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass28,097 miles (+4,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    28,097 miles
    Test number
    142068319897
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass23,337 miles (+6,682)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    23,337 miles
    Test number
    865773923998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass16,655 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    16,655 miles
    Test number
    594837527864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail16,628 miles (+1,071)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,628 miles
    Test number
    969276236554
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  11. Pass15,557 miles (+1,411)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    15,557 miles
    Test number
    436379007306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,146 miles (+1,305)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    14,146 miles
    Test number
    113702106001
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryUnable to full inspect offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

  13. Pass12,841 miles (+1,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    12,841 miles
    Test number
    153088776489
    • AdvisoryHeavy cracking to nearside rear tyre

  14. Pass11,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    11,375 miles
    Test number
    379363025091
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail11,374 miles2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,374 miles
    Test number
    927913925054
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousO/S/F tyre tread close to legal limit.
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LM61 YAV

Does LM61 YAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 YAV is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 YAV?
The MOT on LM61 YAV is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 YAV done?
LM61 YAV was recorded at 73,656 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 5,617 miles a year.
Has LM61 YAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 YAV has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 YAV 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 YAV find?
LM61 YAV passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 11 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 8 more.

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