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ML16 YZA

2016 Kia Soul

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,763 mi
Last recorded70,763 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML16 YZA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 70,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 62,172 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 58,460 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 55,219 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 51,929 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 43,033 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 30,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 15,697 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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ML16 YZA is a 2016 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ML16 YZA, 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 ML16 YZA registered?

ML16 YZA is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is ML16 YZA safe to buy?

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