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Kia Soul

Cream · Petrol · 2009 · 1,582 cc

LS59 XJLMOT history

LS59 XJL is a cream petrol Kia Soul first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 210,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2025
Mileage
210,003 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2024
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 XJL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Soul
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 XJL was last recorded at 210,003 miles on 6 Apr 2024, 13,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,401 miles · 9 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
13,602 miles
Average per year
13,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 210,003 miles
  • 2023 – 196,401 miles
  • 2022 – 184,387 miles
  • 2021 – 184,363 miles
  • 2020 – 168,451 miles
  • 2019 – 165,211 miles
  • 2018 – 156,000 miles
  • 2017 – 140,074 miles
  • 2016 – 121,251 miles
  • 2015 – 107,166 miles
  • 2014 – 89,031 miles
  • 2013 – 69,358 miles
  • 2012 – 51,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,003 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Exhaust silencer slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,003 miles (+13,602)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    210,003 miles
    Test number
    231572901602
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass196,401 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    196,401 miles
    Test number
    656545766154
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail196,401 miles (+12,014)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,401 miles
    Test number
    663131992242
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass184,387 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    184,387 miles
    Test number
    433133455894
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail184,363 miles (+15,912)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,363 miles
    Test number
    905525433448
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass168,451 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    168,451 miles
    Test number
    718806391474
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail168,443 miles (+3,232)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,443 miles
    Test number
    233613662288
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass165,211 miles (+9,211)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    165,211 miles
    Test number
    450260742426
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass156,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    156,000 miles
    Test number
    927711099805
    • AdvisoryAdvise front disc worn
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  10. Fail156,000 miles (+15,926)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,000 miles
    Test number
    712028890869
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise front disc worn
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  11. Pass140,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    140,074 miles
    Test number
    302856793320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail140,074 miles (+18,823)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,074 miles
    Test number
    147065145706
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass121,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    121,251 miles
    Test number
    940095498703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail121,250 miles (+14,084)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,250 miles
    Test number
    776305703121
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass107,166 miles (+18,135)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,166 miles
    Test number
    805936265233
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre has a nail in tread

  16. Pass89,031 miles (+19,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    89,031 miles
    Test number
    285755774200
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass69,358 miles (+17,561)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,358 miles
    Test number
    507564673270
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass51,797 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,797 miles
    Test number
    927495402394
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS59 XJL

Does LS59 XJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 XJL expired on 5 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 XJL?
The MOT on LS59 XJL expired on 5 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 XJL done?
LS59 XJL was recorded at 210,003 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2024, an average of 13,841 miles a year.
Has LS59 XJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 XJL has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LS59 XJL 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 LS59 XJL find?
LS59 XJL passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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