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EK16 XTS

2016 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,474 mi
Last recorded76,474 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 XTS
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 76,474 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2025 73,122 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 67,231 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 62,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 54,313 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 54,184 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 47,238 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 38,623 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 34,120 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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EK16 XTS is a 2016 Kia Soul in Red 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 EK16 XTS, 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 EK16 XTS registered?

EK16 XTS is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 16 April 2016.

Is EK16 XTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK16 XTS 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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