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A735 BMW

2016 Kia Soul

Yellow Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

36,447 mi
Last recorded36,447 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA735 BMW
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 36,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 36,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 32,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 29,115 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 24,290 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 24,290 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 19,029 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 14,607 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 7,328 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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A735 BMW is a 2016 Kia Soul in Yellow 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 A735 BMW, 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 A735 BMW registered?

A735 BMW is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is A735 BMW safe to buy?

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