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LF16 MXG

2016 Kia Soul

Yellow Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,714 mi
Last recorded55,714 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF16 MXG
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 55,714 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 51,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished (BORDERLINE) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 45,453 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 40,451 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 35,135 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 30,599 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 30,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords screw has cut open tyre in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x ()

Pass 7 May 2019 24,039 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 24,039 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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LF16 MXG is a 2016 Kia Soul in Yellow with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LF16 MXG, 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 LF16 MXG registered?

LF16 MXG is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 3 May 2016.

Is LF16 MXG safe to buy?

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