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DC16 TGN

2016 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,163 mi
Last recorded77,163 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 TGN
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 77,163 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 76,486 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 75,625 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 75,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 70,026 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 70,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 60,607 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 60,542 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2354518 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 49,664 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 39,852 miles

Rear Lower bumper damaged 2 fixings broken ...not likeley to become detached

Fail 29 Aug 2019 39,851 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower bumper damaged 2 fixings broken ...not likeley to become detached

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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DC16 TGN is a 2016 Kia Soul in Black 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 DC16 TGN, 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 DC16 TGN registered?

DC16 TGN is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 August 2016.

Is DC16 TGN safe to buy?

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