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GJ16 SSU

2016 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,724 mi
Last recorded100,724 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 SSU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 100,724 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 100,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre metal shard

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 88,857 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 88,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 79,065 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 69,270 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 69,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cut 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2022 61,559 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 61,315 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 46,180 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 35,575 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 27,910 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 26,835 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 26,835 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 26,835 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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GJ16 SSU is a 2016 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GJ16 SSU, 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 GJ16 SSU registered?

GJ16 SSU is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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