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DF16 UCC

2016 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,957 mi
Last recorded61,957 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 UCC
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 61,957 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 55,640 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 55,639 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 48,891 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 39,178 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively disc and pads worn (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 30,734 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 23,660 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 18,587 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 17,329 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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DF16 UCC is a 2016 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DF16 UCC, 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 DF16 UCC registered?

DF16 UCC is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 16 June 2016.

Is DF16 UCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF16 UCC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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