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FE16 XFA

2016 Kia Soul

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,993 mi
Last recorded44,993 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE16 XFA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 44,993 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 44,993 miles

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light flashes/flickers incorrect bulbs fitted (4.6.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 43,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 43,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 37,769 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 37,769 miles

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 32,072 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some items

Pass 13 Aug 2021 27,250 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 26,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over legal limits and worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 26,940 miles

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over legal limits and worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 18,227 miles

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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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FE16 XFA is a 2016 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FE16 XFA, 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 FE16 XFA registered?

FE16 XFA is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 3 August 2016.

Is FE16 XFA safe to buy?

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