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MH16 GLJ

2016 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,019 mi
Last recorded49,019 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH16 GLJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 49,019 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column bottom UJ slightly worn

Fail 1 Oct 2025 49,019 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column bottom UJ slightly worn

Pass 2 Nov 2023 46,029 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear position lamp damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2023 46,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 37,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Zero emissions recorded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 25,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2020 22,222 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 16,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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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MH16 GLJ is a 2016 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MH16 GLJ, 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 MH16 GLJ registered?

MH16 GLJ is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 9 August 2016.

Is MH16 GLJ safe to buy?

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