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GJ66 XLS

2016 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,631 mi
Last recorded79,631 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ66 XLS
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 79,631 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 65,753 miles

front pads on limit

rear pads low

Pass 27 Sep 2024 60,653 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 54,163 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 46,446 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 40,208 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 40,158 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 33,563 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 33,563 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 27,503 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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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GJ66 XLS is a 2016 Kia Soul in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ66 XLS, 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 GJ66 XLS registered?

GJ66 XLS is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 21 October 2016.

Is GJ66 XLS safe to buy?

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