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B6 AAL

2016 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,890 mi
Last recorded72,890 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 AAL
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 72,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 72,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 66,545 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 59,058 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 59,058 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 50,558 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 44,370 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 44,370 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 38,562 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 27,292 miles

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

u nail in n/s/r tyre 235/45/18wr

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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B6 AAL is a 2016 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B6 AAL, 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 B6 AAL registered?

B6 AAL is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is B6 AAL safe to buy?

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