Kia logo

Kia Soul

Orange and Black · Petrol · 2017 · 1,591 cc

T5 ARAMOT history

T5 ARA is an orange and black petrol Kia Soul first used on 24 Apr 2017. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 92,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
92,118 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,944 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T5 ARA in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T5 ARA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Soul
Colour
Orange and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
24 Apr 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 ARA was last recorded at 92,118 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 16,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,996 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
16,122 miles
Average per year
10,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,118 miles
  • 2025 – 75,996 miles
  • 2024 – 61,925 miles
  • 2023 – 52,808 miles
  • 2022 – 41,890 miles
  • 2020 – 33,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,118 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

10 tests since 15 Apr 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,118 miles (+16,122)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    92,118 miles
    Test number
    319935549877
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass75,996 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    75,996 miles
    Test number
    281820518195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail75,983 miles (+14,058)4 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,983 miles
    Test number
    866960019298
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass61,925 miles (+9,117)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    61,925 miles
    Test number
    282100757280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,808 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    52,808 miles
    Test number
    949059473787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail52,808 miles (+10,918)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,808 miles
    Test number
    906306372156
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass41,890 miles (+8,142)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    41,890 miles
    Test number
    309445084311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,748 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    33,748 miles
    Test number
    995567288063
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail33,748 miles1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,748 miles
    Test number
    414087878063
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    601235246243
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about T5 ARA

Does T5 ARA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 ARA is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 ARA?
The MOT on T5 ARA is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 ARA done?
T5 ARA was recorded at 92,118 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 10,944 miles a year.
Has T5 ARA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 ARA has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 ARA 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 T5 ARA find?
T5 ARA passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

Related registrations

Browse all T5A registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.