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GJ16 YJO

2016 Kia Soul

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,305 mi
Last recorded96,305 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 YJO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 96,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 83,795 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 70,960 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 55,012 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))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 40,752 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 37,691 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 28,065 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 YJO is a 2016 Kia Soul in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJO, 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 YJO registered?

GJ16 YJO is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 23 April 2016.

Is GJ16 YJO safe to buy?

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