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L13 MAL

2016 Kia Soul

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,525 mi
Last recorded47,525 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 MAL
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 47,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 42,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 37,320 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 37,320 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 31,998 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 27,325 miles

Vehicle fitted with the following synthetic protective shields, under bonnet, full length under body and in parallel with prophylactic sill covers obscuring all underside components and//or the vehicle rigidity from visual inspection.

Pass 7 Nov 2020 23,629 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 17,288 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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L13 MAL is a 2016 Kia Soul in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L13 MAL, 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 L13 MAL registered?

L13 MAL is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 11 May 2016.

Is L13 MAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L13 MAL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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