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RA16 KNW

2016 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,901 mi
Last recorded34,901 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA16 KNW
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 34,901 miles

Non Obligatory Rear Wiper Blade Defective

Fail 16 Jun 2026 34,901 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Non Obligatory Rear Wiper Blade Defective

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel / Freeplay It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Pass 11 Jun 2025 33,407 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 32,351 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 30,652 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 30,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 28,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 24,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 19,888 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 15,741 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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RA16 KNW is a 2016 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA16 KNW, 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 RA16 KNW registered?

RA16 KNW is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is RA16 KNW safe to buy?

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