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HX16 GDU

2016 Kia Soul

Yellow Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,587 mi
Last recorded119,587 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX16 GDU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 119,587 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 110,390 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 100,553 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 88,878 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 76,299 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 74,395 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 60,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 48,364 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 36,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 36,019 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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HX16 GDU is a 2016 Kia Soul in Yellow with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HX16 GDU, 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 HX16 GDU registered?

HX16 GDU is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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