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GD16 XJU

2016 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,851 mi
Last recorded72,851 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 XJU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 72,851 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 64,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 3

Pass 28 Jun 2024 56,986 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 50,790 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 45,613 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 39,513 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 Jun 2020 33,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2019 27,089 miles

Offside Front inside edge of the tyre worn

Fail 14 Jun 2019 27,089 miles

Offside Front inside edge of the tyre worn

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (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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GD16 XJU is a 2016 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GD16 XJU, 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 GD16 XJU registered?

GD16 XJU is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 17 June 2016.

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