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G879 PAM

2016 Kia Soul

Green Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,752 mi
Last recorded62,752 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG879 PAM
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 62,752 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 56,670 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 50,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 41,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 34,730 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 29,307 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 22,830 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 22,830 miles

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

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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G879 PAM is a 2016 Kia Soul in Green with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G879 PAM, 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 G879 PAM registered?

G879 PAM is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is G879 PAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G879 PAM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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