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SL16 MXA

2016 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,650 mi
Last recorded64,650 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 MXA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 64,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 59,731 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 59,658 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 53,620 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 53,619 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pipes leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 46,906 miles

age related rust on off side rear and surface rust on front subframe

both front and rear brake pipe ends rusty

pass washer blocked

Fail 23 Jun 2023 46,906 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

age related rust on off side rear and surface rust on front subframe

both front and rear brake pipe ends rusty

pass washer blocked

Pass 23 Jun 2022 39,521 miles

age related rust at off side rear

both front brake pipe ends getting rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2022 39,519 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 33,127 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 27,760 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 20,945 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 20,945 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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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SL16 MXA is a 2016 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SL16 MXA, 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 SL16 MXA registered?

SL16 MXA is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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