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DS16 ZDE

2016 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,289 mi
Last recorded48,289 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 ZDE
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 48,289 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side wall badly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 48,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side wall badly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 40,791 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 35,389 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 30,188 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 28,925 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 26,143 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 23,097 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 10 Jun 2020 23,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 28 May 2019 18,540 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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DS16 ZDE is a 2016 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS16 ZDE, 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 DS16 ZDE registered?

DS16 ZDE is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is DS16 ZDE safe to buy?

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