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Kia Soul

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,582 cc

V40 MULMOT history

V40 MUL is a blue diesel Kia Soul first used on 30 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 93,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

V40 MUL blue Kia Soul – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Soul, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
93,121 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 MUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Soul
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 MUL was last recorded at 93,121 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 3,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
90,040 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,081 miles
Average per year
5,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,121 miles
  • 2025 – 90,040 miles
  • 2024 – 86,830 miles
  • 2023 – 82,672 miles
  • 2022 – 75,824 miles
  • 2021 – 69,655 miles
  • 2020 – 63,874 miles
  • 2019 – 58,038 miles
  • 2018 – 54,472 miles
  • 2017 – 49,873 miles
  • 2016 – 43,706 miles
  • 2015 – 38,740 miles
  • 2014 – 31,233 miles
  • 2013 – 22,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,121 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded front to rearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Both rear lower suspension arms corroded-Minor

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,121 miles (+3,081)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    93,121 miles
    Test number
    401025312547
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded front to rear
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass90,040 miles (+3,210)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    90,040 miles
    Test number
    667095381342
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower suspension arms corroded-Minor
    • AdvisoryExhaust system front to rear corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass86,830 miles (+4,158)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    86,830 miles
    Test number
    191273092365
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower suspension arms corroded-Minor
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryFront Both suspension shock absorbers and coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass82,672 miles (+6,848)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    82,672 miles
    Test number
    969977582925
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth n/s and o/s steering tie rod arms are corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower suspension arms corroded-Minor
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust excessive corrosion

  5. Pass75,824 miles (+6,169)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    75,824 miles
    Test number
    495664547471
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension springs corroding at the base
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass69,655 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,655 miles
    Test number
    409524901534
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail69,655 miles (+5,781)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,655 miles
    Test number
    898668843509
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass63,874 miles (+5,836)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,874 miles
    Test number
    176788575466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,038 miles (+3,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    58,038 miles
    Test number
    859160633883
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s & o/s outer edges only (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront o/s tyre has a cut on the outer wall

  10. Pass54,517 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,517 miles
    Test number
    567718198530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,472 miles (+4,599)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,472 miles
    Test number
    903197945975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,873 miles (+6,167)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,873 miles
    Test number
    976144946655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,706 miles (+4,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    43,706 miles
    Test number
    971864139772
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass38,740 miles (+7,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    38,740 miles
    Test number
    513401753946
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRe-check rear brake pads within 3-4,000 miles

  15. Pass31,233 miles (+8,262)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    31,233 miles
    Test number
    196505534383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteThere is an oil leak from the rear of the engine suspect turbo

  16. Pass22,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    22,971 miles
    Test number
    279691433376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 MUL

Does V40 MUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 MUL is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 MUL?
The MOT on V40 MUL is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 MUL done?
V40 MUL was recorded at 93,121 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 5,520 miles a year.
Has V40 MUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 MUL has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on V40 MUL 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 V40 MUL find?
V40 MUL passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: exhaust system corroded front to rear; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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