2016 Kia Soul: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Known faults on every 2016 Kia Soul
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Steering recall
Souls built between January 2014 and September 2015 were recalled for a steering fault that could cause loss of control. Odd noises from behind the dashboard can mean it hasn't been done.
At the viewing: Run the free DVSA recall check on the reg and listen for noises from behind the dash when steering.
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Other years
Every year of the Kia Soul compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | 914 | Tyres 25% |
| 2021 | 2,237 | Tyres 29% |
| 2020 | 2,568 | Tyres 29% |
| 2019 | 1,002 | Tyres 21% |
| 2018 | 5,811 | Tyres 25% |
| 2017 | 5,017 | Tyres 28% |
| 2015 | 7,710 | Tyres 30% |
| 2014 | 7,807 | Brakes 31% |
| 2013 | 3,862 | Suspension 38% |
| 2012 | 4,785 | Suspension 43% |
| 2011 | 9,907 | Suspension 43% |
| 2010 | 8,597 | Suspension 45% |
| 2009 | 6,264 | Suspension 48% |