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AJ16 YXM

2016 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,862 mi
Last recorded63,862 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 YXM
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 63,862 miles

ALL TYRES WORN

Pass 14 Oct 2024 58,054 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 50,426 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 42,716 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 34,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 34,590 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 24,878 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 17,122 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 17,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 16,121 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 16,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Kia Soul?

Based on 301,582 MOT tests across 24,409 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,647
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
24,409
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,057
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,754
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AJ16 YXM is a 2016 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Kia Soul models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 37,182 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Soul fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 2,057 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ16 YXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Soul typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 10 years old, this Kia Soul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ16 YXM registered?

AJ16 YXM is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 5 July 2016.

Is AJ16 YXM safe to buy?

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