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L14 SUU

2016 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

133,699 mi
Last recorded133,699 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 SUU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 133,699 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2026 128,694 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 123,553 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 114,663 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 108,275 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 99,920 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 99,861 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 88,293 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 82,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 72,004 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 67,287 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 54,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 45,988 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2020 38,345 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 32,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 22,174 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 21,875 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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L14 SUU is a 2016 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 L14 SUU, 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 L14 SUU registered?

L14 SUU is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is L14 SUU safe to buy?

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