2016 KIA Soul 1.6L Diesel · LM66 XYD

The 2016 KIA SOUL presents a robust mechanical baseline, evidenced by a fully clean MOT on 24 April 2026 at 50,641 miles. The maintenance trend is demonstrably improving. Brake disc pitting and front tyre wear flagged during the April 2024 test at 43,494 miles have been rectified, with subsequent tests in May 2025 and April 2026 recording zero defects. This indicates a recent focus on addressing historical wear items. Accumulating just 50,641 miles over a decade equates to roughly 5,000 miles annually, well below the national average. The recorded intervals show consistent, light usage rather than prolonged periods of inactivity. Between May 2022 and April 2023, the vehicle covered 2,176 miles, followed by a steady increase of 2,801 miles by April 2024. The subsequent jump to 48,433 miles by May 2025 reflects a slightly higher annual rate of 4,939 miles, settling back to 2,208 miles by the most recent test. This low mileage spares high-consumable wear, though extended sitting can degrade rubber components. Despite the clean recent records, a physical inspection should prioritise the front suspension and wheel alignment. Edge wear on both front tyres recorded in April 2024 suggests misalignment or aggressive kerbing, issues that may persist if not corrected. The pitted rear brake discs noted at the same test point to a vehicle previously susceptible to surface corrosion from standing, a risk with such low mileage. Although the rear tyres passed in 2024 and 2025, the perishing advisories raised in April 2023 highlight the vulnerability of ten-year-old rubber to age degradation. A buyer must closely examine the sidewalls of all tyres for cracking and check the structural integrity of the underbody for corrosion, ensuring the low mileage has not masked long-term storage deterioration.