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KU16 JVZ

2016 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,752 mi
Last recorded99,752 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU16 JVZ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2026 99,752 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2026 97,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 87,313 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 81,879 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 73,003 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 64,889 miles

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Jan 2021 56,485 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Mar 2020 50,007 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 39,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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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KU16 JVZ is a 2016 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KU16 JVZ, 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 KU16 JVZ registered?

KU16 JVZ is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is KU16 JVZ safe to buy?

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