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BV16 KVJ

2016 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,196 mi
Last recorded77,196 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 KVJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 77,196 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 65,401 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 49,153 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 35,519 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 26,029 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 20,291 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 20,103 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 19,166 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 18,225 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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BV16 KVJ is a 2016 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BV16 KVJ, 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 BV16 KVJ registered?

BV16 KVJ is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is BV16 KVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV16 KVJ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV16 KVJ have outstanding finance?

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