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ML16 YZF

2016 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,890 mi
Last recorded90,890 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML16 YZF
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2025 90,890 miles

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 76,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 60,588 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 43,731 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 32,473 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 24,386 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 13,140 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 YZF is a 2016 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YZF, 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 YZF registered?

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

Is ML16 YZF safe to buy?

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