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GU16 YLN

2016 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,910 mi
Last recorded71,910 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 YLN
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 71,910 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 56,519 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 45,604 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 34,198 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 34,001 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Dec 2021 29,738 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 27,189 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 24,912 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 20,168 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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GU16 YLN is a 2016 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 GU16 YLN, 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 GU16 YLN registered?

GU16 YLN is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 16 June 2016.

Is GU16 YLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU16 YLN 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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