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DGZ 1854

2016 Kia Soul

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,653 mi
Last recorded56,653 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGZ 1854
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 56,653 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 56,543 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 52,294 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 52,209 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 45,401 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 39,006 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 31,281 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 24,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in clip (1.1.11 (c))

travel h/brake

Pass 14 Aug 2020 22,211 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

puncture light on

Pass 15 Oct 2019 21,610 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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DGZ 1854 is a 2016 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DGZ 1854, 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 DGZ 1854 registered?

DGZ 1854 is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 21 September 2016.

Is DGZ 1854 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGZ 1854 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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