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MW16 XEU

2016 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,902 mi
Last recorded90,902 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW16 XEU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 90,902 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 90,897 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2025 86,553 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 86,548 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 82,550 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 78,911 miles

Pre-Checks confirm no coolant in header tank ( water added for test )

Fail 4 May 2023 78,908 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pre-Checks confirm no coolant in header tank ( water added for test )

Pass 18 May 2022 74,286 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 67,355 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 60,709 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 47,761 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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MW16 XEU is a 2016 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel 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 MW16 XEU, 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 MW16 XEU registered?

MW16 XEU is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is MW16 XEU safe to buy?

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