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GJ16 GZF

2016 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,231 mi
Last recorded19,231 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 GZF
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 19,231 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 17,674 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 15,779 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 13,349 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 11,123 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 9,934 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 9,472 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 7,423 miles

Central Lower under trays fitted at time of test

Front Lower under tray fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Mar 2019 7,399 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Central Lower under trays fitted at time of test

Front Lower under tray fitted at time of test

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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GJ16 GZF is a 2016 Kia Soul in Black 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 GJ16 GZF, 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 GJ16 GZF registered?

GJ16 GZF is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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