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KR16 YDS

2016 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,091 mi
Last recorded52,091 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR16 YDS
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 52,091 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 38,895 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 25,767 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 25,767 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2023 21,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 19,091 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 19,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 16,692 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 35,843 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 11,900 miles

Front Engine Cover & Undertray Fitted

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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KR16 YDS is a 2016 Kia Soul in Silver 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 KR16 YDS, 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 KR16 YDS registered?

KR16 YDS is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is KR16 YDS safe to buy?

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