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RO16 EDP

2016 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,666 mi
Last recorded87,666 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO16 EDP
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 87,666 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 78,542 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 78,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 70,973 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 70,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 57,045 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 56,852 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 56,852 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 49,337 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 40,497 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 33,169 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 24,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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RO16 EDP is a 2016 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO16 EDP, 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 RO16 EDP registered?

RO16 EDP is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is RO16 EDP safe to buy?

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