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EY16 SNU

2016 Kia Soul

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,656 mi
Last recorded61,656 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY16 SNU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 61,656 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Exposed Ends/Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 61,656 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Exposed Ends/Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp not working Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 55,821 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 55,821 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 49,578 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 43,927 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 36,539 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 26,529 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 May 2020 18,373 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2019 7,714 miles

Both front tyres outer sidewall starting to deteriorate

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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EY16 SNU is a 2016 Kia Soul in Red 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 EY16 SNU, 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 EY16 SNU registered?

EY16 SNU is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is EY16 SNU safe to buy?

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Does EY16 SNU have outstanding finance?

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