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HJ16 VGK

2016 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,695 mi
Last recorded59,695 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ16 VGK
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 59,695 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 57,974 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 57,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 55,483 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 50,884 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 50,883 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 43,056 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 37,620 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 36,369 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 28,161 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 18,087 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 16,823 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 16,823 miles

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

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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HJ16 VGK is a 2016 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HJ16 VGK, 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 HJ16 VGK registered?

HJ16 VGK is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 23 April 2016.

Is HJ16 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ16 VGK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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