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S16 NYR

2016 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,094 mi
Last recorded85,094 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 NYR
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 85,094 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 71,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge miss shaped inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge miss shaped inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 60,854 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 51,495 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 42,096 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 42,093 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front brake imbalanced and noise

Pass 18 Feb 2021 32,763 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 31,125 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 24,202 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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S16 NYR is a 2016 Kia Soul in Blue 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 S16 NYR, 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

How do I check the history of S16 NYR?

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What year was S16 NYR registered?

S16 NYR is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 6 May 2016.

Is S16 NYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S16 NYR 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.

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