2016 KIA Soul 1.6L Diesel · HJ66 DHA

A clean and uninterrupted MOT history is the defining mechanical story for this 2016 Kia Soul, with four consecutive passes recorded from October 2022 through October 2025 and no advisories, defects, or component failures logged across any of those tests. The single failed entry from the same October 2022 date is a duplicate submission with no defects recorded, which is consistent with a vehicle that failed on initial presentation but was re-submitted and passed without any items being identified at retest, or a clerical re-entry. Taken together, the record demonstrates a vehicle that has remained structurally and mechanically compliant at every annual assessment for at least the past three years, with no recurring advisories on brake components, suspension, tyres, corrosion, or emissions to suggest any developing pattern of wear. This is a particularly reassuring profile for a ten-year-old car and indicates that the safety-critical systems inspected under the MOT regime have remained within tolerance throughout the documented testing period. The recorded mileage of 66,202 miles against a 2016 registration equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 6,620 miles, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a car of this age and suggests steady, consistent use rather than long periods of standing or unusually high motorway mileage. There are no significant gaps in annual MOT testing, with certificates recorded consecutively from 2022 through 2025, confirming the vehicle has been kept on the road and inspected regularly. Steady usage at this rate is mechanically beneficial because it keeps seals, bushes, and brake components working rather than allowing them to perish through disuse, while still being low enough to mean the major drivetrain components have not been subjected to excessive wear. The mileage progression between annual tests, while not recorded in granular detail, appears consistent with a vehicle used for ordinary mixed driving. Although the MOT record itself contains no advisories to focus inspection priorities on, a prospective buyer should still conduct a thorough physical assessment given the vehicle's age. On a test drive, listen carefully for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which on a Soul of this age typically points to worn front lower arm bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, or top mount bearings; any such deterioration would not necessarily have been flagged if it had not yet crossed the MOT failure threshold. Check the brake pedal for excessive travel, any pulling to one side under firm braking, or vibration through the steering wheel, all of which can indicate binding calipers or worn discs that may be approaching the point of requiring replacement. Steering should feel precise without any vagueness, clunks on full lock, or wandering at speed, and the manual gearbox if fitted should select cleanly across all gates without any synchro crunch or jumping out of gear. A visual inspection beneath the car, ideally on a ramp, is strongly recommended even with a clean MOT history, as ten-year-old vehicles in the UK climate frequently develop surface corrosion on suspension arms, subframe mounting points, and brake pipe runs that may not yet be severe enough to fail but could indicate future work. Inspect the underside of the engine and gearbox for any signs of oil misting or weeping from the cam cover, sump, or power steering rack, particularly given the Soul's known susceptibility to minor oil leaks from higher-mileage examples. The condition of the tyres should be examined for even tread wear across the axle, as uneven wear can reveal alignment issues or worn suspension components. Finally, verify that all electrical systems, including the infotainment unit, reversing camera, air conditioning, and central locking, operate correctly, as electrical faults are a common age-related concern and would not form part of the MOT inspection.