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R8 SLC

2016 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,507 mi
Last recorded70,507 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 SLC
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 70,507 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 64,959 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 61,364 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 56,611 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 56,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 50,250 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 40,798 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 32,370 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 25,765 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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R8 SLC is a 2016 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R8 SLC, 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 R8 SLC registered?

R8 SLC is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is R8 SLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 SLC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R8 SLC have outstanding finance?

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