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SF16 EMW

2016 Kia Soul

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,881 mi
Last recorded86,881 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF16 EMW
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 86,881 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2025 81,038 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 71,526 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 71,526 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested burst rigid brake pipe/unable to be inspected as covered by undertray (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst during brake test,unable to be inspected as covered by undertray (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 63,235 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 52,492 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 38,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 26,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 26,326 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 7,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer tread 215/55x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 7,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer tread 215/55x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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SF16 EMW is a 2016 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SF16 EMW, 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 SF16 EMW registered?

SF16 EMW is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 6 July 2016.

Is SF16 EMW safe to buy?

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