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SE16 OVS

2016 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,289 mi
Last recorded67,289 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE16 OVS
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 67,289 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 67,130 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 43,938 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 43,928 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 40,500 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 32,981 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 29,985 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front + rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 27,802 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronr and rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 24,400 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 17,828 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

under trays covering up under side view

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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SE16 OVS is a 2016 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 SE16 OVS, 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 SE16 OVS registered?

SE16 OVS is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 18 June 2016.

Is SE16 OVS safe to buy?

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