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Kia Soul

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,582 cc

LS09 LAAMOT history

LS09 LAA is a red diesel Kia Soul first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 131,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
131,079 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 LAA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Soul
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 LAA was last recorded at 131,079 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 5,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,929 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,150 miles
Average per year
6,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,079 miles
  • 2024 – 125,929 miles
  • 2023 – 122,727 miles
  • 2022 – 120,906 miles
  • 2021 – 110,668 miles
  • 2020 – 104,766 miles
  • 2019 – 100,495 miles
  • 2018 – 96,565 miles
  • 2017 – 92,250 miles
  • 2016 – 86,391 miles
  • 2015 – 81,254 miles
  • 2014 – 76,653 miles
  • 2013 – 56,784 miles
  • 2012 – 42,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,079 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,079 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    131,079 miles
    Test number
    945790889025
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail131,079 miles (+5,150)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,079 miles
    Test number
    863431995114
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass125,929 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    125,929 miles
    Test number
    929120808407
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail125,874 miles (+3,147)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,874 miles
    Test number
    165015243975
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass122,727 miles (+1,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,727 miles
    Test number
    600676903043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass120,906 miles (+10,238)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,906 miles
    Test number
    543962245176
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect corroded (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass110,668 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,668 miles
    Test number
    201995976240
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail110,668 miles (+5,902)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,668 miles
    Test number
    220270699094
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass104,766 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,766 miles
    Test number
    647550777358
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail104,766 miles (+4,271)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,766 miles
    Test number
    818053898644
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass100,495 miles (+3,930)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,495 miles
    Test number
    941968448133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass96,565 miles (+4,315)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    96,565 miles
    Test number
    108646882072
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass92,250 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    92,250 miles
    Test number
    172006695648
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Fail92,250 miles (+5,859)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,250 miles
    Test number
    433477881629
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass86,391 miles (+5,137)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,391 miles
    Test number
    160740553184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,254 miles (+599)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    81,254 miles
    Test number
    613075934541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,655 miles (+4,002)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    80,655 miles
    Test number
    635079515229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,653 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,653 miles
    Test number
    169680744212
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass76,653 miles (+5,024)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    76,653 miles
    Test number
    197530044218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    71,629 miles
    Test number
    266515244056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,629 miles (+14,845)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,629 miles
    Test number
    648694144079
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass56,784 miles (+14,458)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,784 miles
    Test number
    198963953010
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass42,326 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,326 miles
    Test number
    859605142079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS09 LAA

Does LS09 LAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 LAA is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS09 LAA?
The MOT on LS09 LAA is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 LAA done?
LS09 LAA was recorded at 131,079 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 6,415 miles a year.
Has LS09 LAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 LAA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS09 LAA 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 LS09 LAA find?
LS09 LAA passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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