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SL66 YFX

2016 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,126 mi
Last recorded40,126 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL66 YFX
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 40,126 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 40,122 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Front Brake Discs Scored On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front To Rear Brake Pipes Corroded At Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine Oil Level Over Full

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/f Lower Suspension Arm Inner Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Road Tyres Perished And Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 Road Tyres Worn On Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 37,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front To Rear Brake Pipes Corroded At Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s/f Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine Oil Level Over Full

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Road Tyres Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s And N/s Front Tyres Worn On Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 31,701 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 28,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 24,592 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 21,075 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 18,640 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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SL66 YFX is a 2016 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SL66 YFX, 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 SL66 YFX registered?

SL66 YFX is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 12 November 2016.

Is SL66 YFX safe to buy?

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