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6249 EH

2017 Kia Soul

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,818 mi
Last recorded20,818 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Soul31,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6249 EH
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 20,818 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside+offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 20,816 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside+offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 19,399 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 19,010 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative.

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Dec 2023 15,424 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative.

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Dec 2023 15,424 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative.

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

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

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 12,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Nov 2022 12,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Dec 2021 10,216 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 8,451 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp is not working.

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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6249 EH is a 2017 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Kia Soul models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 31,701 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 6249 EH, 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 9 years old, this Kia Soul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 6249 EH registered?

6249 EH is a 2017 Kia Soul, first registered on 15 November 2017.

Is 6249 EH safe to buy?

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