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LJF 1

2017 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,292 mi
Last recorded19,292 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Soul31,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJF 1
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 19,292 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 16,309 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 13,924 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 11,640 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 11,587 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 11,587 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 10,623 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 9,690 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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LJF 1 is a 2017 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJF 1, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJF 1 registered?

LJF 1 is a 2017 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is LJF 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJF 1 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJF 1 have outstanding finance?

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