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LF16 NLJ

2016 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,048 mi
Last recorded111,048 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF16 NLJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 111,048 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s front pads wearing thin (5% left) (Strongly advise to change front pads on both sides) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front disc have a lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 104,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 MM advise change (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 98,253 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 91,726 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 86,079 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 80,032 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 75,499 miles

TPMS lamp on.

Fail 3 Aug 2020 75,498 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced damaged (4.4.3 (a))

TPMS lamp on.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 57,774 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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LF16 NLJ is a 2016 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel 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 LF16 NLJ, 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 LF16 NLJ registered?

LF16 NLJ is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is LF16 NLJ safe to buy?

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