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C15 JPJ

2016 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,543 mi
Last recorded131,543 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 JPJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 131,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

manufacturer undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Aug 2025 131,540 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

manufacturer undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jul 2024 107,092 miles

parking brake lever close to limit of travel

Pass 25 Jul 2023 95,818 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 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 95,817 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) 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 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 76,928 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 53,845 miles

Manufactures and engine body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 7 Jul 2021 53,845 miles

Manufactures and engine body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 39,471 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 23,103 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 23,103 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (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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C15 JPJ is a 2016 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C15 JPJ, 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 C15 JPJ registered?

C15 JPJ is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 23 September 2016.

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