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NJ16 RUR

2016 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,642 mi
Last recorded83,642 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 RUR
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 83,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 28 May 2026 83,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2025 77,605 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 76,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

TPMS light illuminated on dash

Fail 25 Feb 2025 76,158 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Heavily corroded (no braking surface present) outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light illuminated on dash

Pass 6 Mar 2024 66,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

TPMS on dashboard

Fail 29 Feb 2024 66,775 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

TPMS on dashboard

Pass 27 Feb 2023 57,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 49,382 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2021 40,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

TPMS on

Pass 26 Feb 2020 33,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

check tyre pressure light on

rear wiper rubber starting to split

underfloor covers fitted reducing the inspection of some items

Pass 1 Mar 2019 25,324 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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NJ16 RUR is a 2016 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NJ16 RUR, 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 NJ16 RUR registered?

NJ16 RUR is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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