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AY16 VMC

2016 Kia Soul

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,230 mi
Last recorded70,230 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 VMC
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 70,230 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 69,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively osf/nsf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 69,313 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively osf/nsf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 68,367 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 65,568 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 60,248 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 51,352 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 50,748 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 50,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 31,386 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 16,791 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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AY16 VMC is a 2016 Kia Soul in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AY16 VMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY16 VMC registered?

AY16 VMC is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 April 2016.

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