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FG16 CLJ

2016 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,342 mi
Last recorded70,342 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 CLJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 70,342 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 65,024 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 60,973 miles

Front Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face corroded/rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 12 Jun 2023 58,723 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 58,717 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 58,714 miles

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

Offside Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 52,364 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Oct 2021 43,422 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracking

Fail 28 Oct 2021 43,421 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

both rear tyres have slight cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2020 36,005 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 36,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2019 27,106 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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FG16 CLJ is a 2016 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG16 CLJ, 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 FG16 CLJ registered?

FG16 CLJ is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is FG16 CLJ safe to buy?

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