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Kia Soul

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LS12 EKMMOT history

LS12 EKM is a black diesel Kia Soul first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 94,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

LS12 EKM black Kia Soul – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Soul, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
94,829 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 EKM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Soul
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 EKM was last recorded at 94,829 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 10,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,318 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,511 miles
Average per year
6,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,829 miles
  • 2025 – 84,318 miles
  • 2024 – 74,170 miles
  • 2023 – 70,219 miles
  • 2022 – 62,201 miles
  • 2021 – 54,929 miles
  • 2020 – 48,650 miles
  • 2019 – 41,986 miles
  • 2018 – 35,325 miles
  • 2017 – 28,563 miles
  • 2016 – 19,863 miles
  • 2015 – 13,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,829 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    94,829 miles
    Test number
    452004401332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail94,829 miles (+10,511)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,829 miles
    Test number
    386105119831
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass84,318 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    84,318 miles
    Test number
    427860847392
    • MinorTowbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail84,318 miles (+10,148)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,318 miles
    Test number
    464029563827
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass74,170 miles (+3,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,170 miles
    Test number
    523315709539
    • 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))

  6. Pass70,219 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,219 miles
    Test number
    733855368341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail70,219 miles (+8,018)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,219 miles
    Test number
    321755585034
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass62,201 miles (+7,272)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    62,201 miles
    Test number
    398074035070
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass54,929 miles (+6,279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    54,929 miles
    Test number
    167370239534
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass48,650 miles (+6,664)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    48,650 miles
    Test number
    209907885620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass41,986 miles (+6,661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,986 miles
    Test number
    232430624150
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass35,325 miles (+6,762)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    35,325 miles
    Test number
    619059627227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,563 miles (+8,700)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    28,563 miles
    Test number
    956607782989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre X2
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass19,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    19,863 miles
    Test number
    169964786358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail19,863 miles (+908)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,863 miles
    Test number
    513578070482
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass18,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    18,955 miles
    Test number
    883249059873
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail18,955 miles (+5,031)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,955 miles
    Test number
    423294683568
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass13,924 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    13,924 miles
    Test number
    189960345096
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall.

Questions about LS12 EKM

Does LS12 EKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 EKM is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 EKM?
The MOT on LS12 EKM is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 EKM done?
LS12 EKM was recorded at 94,829 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 6,960 miles a year.
Has LS12 EKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 EKM has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 EKM 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 LS12 EKM find?
LS12 EKM passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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