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BGZ 8223

2016 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,300 mi
Last recorded66,300 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 8223
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 66,300 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 66,265 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2025 48,404 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 34,980 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 21,277 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 21,277 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 10,093 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 6,450 miles

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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BGZ 8223 is a 2016 Kia Soul in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BGZ 8223, 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 BGZ 8223 registered?

BGZ 8223 is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 23 April 2016.

Is BGZ 8223 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGZ 8223 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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