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ML16 YZB

2016 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,451 mi
Last recorded36,451 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML16 YZB
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 36,451 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 36,397 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jan 2025 33,196 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 35,165 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DAMAGED (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator OUTER BRAKE PADS (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN WITH SLIGHT LIP ON DISC INDICATING POSSIBLE EXCESS WEAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 30,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Urgent as tyre has now reached to trad wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Urgent as tyre has now reached to trad wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 30,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Urgent as tyre has now reached to trad wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Urgent as tyre has now reached to trad wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 25,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 23,835 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 18,304 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 18,304 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 15,308 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 YZB is a 2016 Kia Soul in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ML16 YZB, 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 ML16 YZB registered?

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

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