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AV16 KGU

2016 Kia Soul

Yellow Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,077 mi
Last recorded70,077 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 KGU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2025 70,077 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 67,393 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 64,157 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 61,086 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 58,198 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 55,722 miles

Nearside Rear slight nick in seat belt

rear pads slightly low

Pass 27 Mar 2019 47,301 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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AV16 KGU is a 2016 Kia Soul in Yellow with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV16 KGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV16 KGU registered?

AV16 KGU is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is AV16 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 KGU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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