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SJ66 DLE

2016 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,684 mi
Last recorded94,684 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ66 DLE
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 94,684 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 86,217 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 76,532 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 65,215 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 58,114 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 58,059 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2020 47,638 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 47,620 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 35,288 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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SJ66 DLE is a 2016 Kia Soul in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SJ66 DLE, 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.

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What year was SJ66 DLE registered?

SJ66 DLE is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 28 September 2016.

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