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LR16 KDU

2016 Kia Soul

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,162 mi
Last recorded73,162 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR16 KDU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 73,162 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 73,161 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 65,620 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 65,618 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 55,894 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 46,833 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2022 38,118 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 29,844 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 22,709 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 15,866 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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LR16 KDU is a 2016 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LR16 KDU, 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 LR16 KDU registered?

LR16 KDU is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is LR16 KDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR16 KDU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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