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MH16 AOW

2016 Kia Soul

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,007 mi
Last recorded78,007 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH16 AOW
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 78,007 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 73,663 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 68,472 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 68,472 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

tpms light illuminated

Pass 8 Jul 2023 63,160 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 63,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 55,931 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 43,974 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 34,262 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2019 25,704 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 25,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Side Wall Worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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MH16 AOW is a 2016 Kia Soul in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MH16 AOW, 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 MH16 AOW registered?

MH16 AOW is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 15 July 2016.

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