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AP16 VCK

2016 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,228 mi
Last recorded38,228 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 VCK
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 38,228 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 34,690 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 34,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts(2)Two (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (2) Two (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 26,791 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 23,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin Between 0 & 1/4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 18,980 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked on corner (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 15,982 miles

Front Upper Camera In Screen But not in Drivers View

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged on the corner (0.1 (b))

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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AP16 VCK is a 2016 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AP16 VCK, 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 AP16 VCK registered?

AP16 VCK is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is AP16 VCK safe to buy?

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