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FY66 YVU

2016 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,311 mi
Last recorded68,311 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY66 YVU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 68,311 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 54,971 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 54,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 42,111 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 36,651 miles

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

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

Sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2022 28,740 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 18,267 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 12,412 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 12,412 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 10,572 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

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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FY66 YVU is a 2016 Kia Soul in Red 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 FY66 YVU, 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 FY66 YVU registered?

FY66 YVU is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 24 October 2016.

Is FY66 YVU safe to buy?

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