2016 Kia Soul · 7,296 MOT tests
2016 Kia Soul reliability
2016 Kia Souls fail 15% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 11 Soul years (7,296 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Souls: 28.5%)
- 15%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Souls: 28.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 43,732
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,296
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 5.6% of tests fail here (53% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Kia Soul
Fail rate by area
- Brakes5.6%
- Tyres4.8%
- Lights and electrics2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Suspension1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Steering0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.88%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.66%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.45%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.33%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.18%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.69%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.8%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.47%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.98%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.09%) · Service brake slightly binding (2.33%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.99%)
Is a 2016 Kia Soul reliable?
2016 Kia Souls fail 15% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 11 Soul years (7,296 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Kia Soul MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.88% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.66% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Kia Soul have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Kia Soul shows 43,732 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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