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AO16 VAE

2016 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,863 mi
Last recorded45,863 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 VAE
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 45,863 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 41,934 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears are slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 37,982 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 34,717 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished tread shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the tread shoulders (225/45 18 94v) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2021 29,580 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 25,729 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 22,092 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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AO16 VAE is a 2016 Kia Soul in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO16 VAE, 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 AO16 VAE registered?

AO16 VAE is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 12 May 2016.

Is AO16 VAE safe to buy?

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