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LV66 BYX

2016 Kia Soul

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,670 mi
Last recorded74,670 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV66 BYX
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 74,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 74,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/55/17 bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

tpms light on indicating low pressure

Pass 22 Jan 2025 67,240 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil level low

Steering column UV joint has play

TPMS light on

Pass 23 Jan 2024 58,979 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 58,979 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2022 46,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing severely on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 36,057 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 36,057 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

TPMS indicator illuminated.

Pass 14 Nov 2020 26,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 19,084 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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LV66 BYX is a 2016 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LV66 BYX, 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 LV66 BYX registered?

LV66 BYX is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 29 October 2016.

Is LV66 BYX safe to buy?

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