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J7 JBA

2016 Kia Soul

Yellow Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,637 mi
Last recorded40,637 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 JBA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2026 40,637 miles

Panel damage to o/s/f lower wing/bumper area & o/s sill trim

Pass 24 Jan 2025 39,860 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 38,388 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 35,970 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 33,201 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 30,233 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 28,210 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 23,420 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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J7 JBA 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 J7 JBA, 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 J7 JBA registered?

J7 JBA is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is J7 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 JBA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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