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RV16 ZSO

2016 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,717 mi
Last recorded72,717 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 ZSO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 72,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre feathering on inner edge. Tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre feathering on inner edge. Tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 65,598 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing unvenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 65,598 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing unvenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 58,802 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 51,784 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 43,907 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 36,599 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 36,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 31,930 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 23,877 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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RV16 ZSO is a 2016 Kia Soul in White 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 RV16 ZSO, 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.

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What year was RV16 ZSO registered?

RV16 ZSO is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 19 March 2016.

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