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JON 42W

2016 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,638 mi
Last recorded131,638 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJON 42W
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 131,638 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 123,676 miles
Fail 26 May 2025 123,327 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure loose on fitting to rack (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 113,120 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 113,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And bulge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2023 100,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Hand brake low effort

Pass 11 Apr 2022 88,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 88,501 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 79,110 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 65,329 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 47,380 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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JON 42W is a 2016 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JON 42W, 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 JON 42W registered?

JON 42W is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 21 January 2016.

Is JON 42W safe to buy?

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