CarVerify

Free Car Check

DE16 DAO

2016 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,257 mi
Last recorded42,257 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 DAO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 42,257 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 42,253 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 30,972 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 29,249 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 27,672 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 25,953 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 24,434 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 23,483 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 20,736 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 20,019 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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
Full Kia Soul reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DE16 DAO is a 2016 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DE16 DAO, 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

How do I check the history of DE16 DAO?

You can check the full history of DE16 DAO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DE16 DAO registered?

DE16 DAO is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is DE16 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE16 DAO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE16 DAO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DE16 DAO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.