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Kia Soul

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,582 cc

M17 ARBMOT history

M17 ARB is a red diesel Kia Soul first used on 28 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 41,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

M17 ARB red Kia Soul – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Soul, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
41,735 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M17 ARB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Soul
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M17 ARB was last recorded at 41,735 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,987 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
748 miles
Average per year
2,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,735 miles
  • 2025 – 40,987 miles
  • 2023 – 38,451 miles
  • 2022 – 36,494 miles
  • 2021 – 35,130 miles
  • 2020 – 33,061 miles
  • 2019 – 29,642 miles
  • 2018 – 24,386 miles
  • 2017 – 19,560 miles
  • 2016 – 14,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,735 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock body corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,735 miles (+748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    41,735 miles
    Test number
    742216883401
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass40,987 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    40,987 miles
    Test number
    993124501369
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock body corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock body corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle structure corroded at OSR and NSR, coil spring retaining cups attached to axle are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail40,985 miles (+2,534)1 dangerous7 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,985 miles
    Test number
    168918196603
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe, section at connection to flexi hose at OSR is burst and leaking fluid (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Ferrule and hard piping next to brake calliper has excess corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear round bush on suspension arm has excess wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 2 x short sections of brake hose, both have hard piping that has excessive corrosion, 1 at connection to front to rear brake pipe, 1 at connection to calliper, marked with yellow chalk (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear round bush on suspension arm has excess wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 2 x short sections of brake hose, both have hard piping that has excessive corrosion, 1 at connection to front to rear brake pipe, 1 at connection to calliper, marked with yellow chalk (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Sensor cable insecure and catching tyre when under full lock (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock body corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Sensor cable insecure and catching tyre when under full lock (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock body corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle structure corroded at OSR and NSR, coil spring retaining cups attached to axle are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass38,451 miles (+6)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    38,451 miles
    Test number
    975114290079
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension bush on arm has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake pipe and ferrule as part of hose is corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension bush on arm has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake pipe and ferrule as part of hose is corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe end corroded at connection to hose at OSR (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail38,445 miles (+1,951)2 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,445 miles
    Test number
    145797483239
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension bush on arm has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake pipe and ferrule as part of hose is corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension bush on arm has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake pipe and ferrule as part of hose is corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe end corroded at connection to hose at OSR (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass36,494 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    36,494 miles
    Test number
    546611631429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail36,494 miles (+1,364)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,494 miles
    Test number
    412526104364
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass35,130 miles (+2,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    35,130 miles
    Test number
    687374571686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass33,061 miles (+79)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    33,061 miles
    Test number
    444385034593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail32,982 miles (+3,340)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,982 miles
    Test number
    471071842501
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass29,642 miles (+5,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    29,642 miles
    Test number
    601685149624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass24,386 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    24,386 miles
    Test number
    928630021258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Fail24,386 miles (+4,826)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,386 miles
    Test number
    840511022041
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass19,560 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    19,560 miles
    Test number
    243911205494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Fail19,560 miles (+4,884)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,560 miles
    Test number
    882892186943
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass14,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    14,676 miles
    Test number
    664736465799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail14,676 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,676 miles
    Test number
    739352580671
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about M17 ARB

Does M17 ARB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M17 ARB is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on M17 ARB?
The MOT on M17 ARB is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M17 ARB done?
M17 ARB was recorded at 41,735 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 2,954 miles a year.
Has M17 ARB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M17 ARB has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on M17 ARB 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 M17 ARB find?
M17 ARB passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides.

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