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GU16 XEZ

2016 Kia Soul

Yellow Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,831 mi
Last recorded90,831 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 XEZ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2025 90,831 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 79,094 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 74,126 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 20 Dec 2022 70,167 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre wearing close to legal limit

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Feb 2022 65,631 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 54,514 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 48,718 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 36,773 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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GU16 XEZ is a 2016 Kia Soul in Yellow with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GU16 XEZ, 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 GU16 XEZ registered?

GU16 XEZ is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is GU16 XEZ safe to buy?

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