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DV02 GEM

2016 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,366 mi
Last recorded38,366 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 GEM
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 38,366 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 37,764 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 36,580 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 36,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2023 27,318 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 16,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted.

Fail 27 May 2022 16,532 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s/r wheel binding slightly.

under trays fitted.

Pass 1 Jun 2021 9,938 miles

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Oct 2020 9,807 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 8,762 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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DV02 GEM is a 2016 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel 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 DV02 GEM, 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 DV02 GEM registered?

DV02 GEM is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 16 September 2016.

Is DV02 GEM safe to buy?

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