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LF16 NLO

2016 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,552 mi
Last recorded88,552 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 88,552 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 60,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low and cuts/splits in tyre wall, not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 48,816 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2022 48,816 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2021 37,781 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 27,904 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 19,131 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing close inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 NLO is a 2016 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NLO, 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 NLO registered?

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

Is LF16 NLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF16 NLO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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