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EF66 CAU

2016 Kia Soul

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,668 mi
Last recorded47,668 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF66 CAU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 47,668 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 47,535 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 38,765 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 31,025 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 24,269 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 24,156 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Small cracks appearing in rear tyres.

Pass 29 Nov 2021 21,490 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 21,490 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 19,573 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 18,466 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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EF66 CAU is a 2016 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 EF66 CAU, 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 EF66 CAU registered?

EF66 CAU is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 9 December 2016.

Is EF66 CAU safe to buy?

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