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NJ54 ELS

2017 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,898 mi
Last recorded58,898 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Soul31,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 ELS
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 58,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 46,876 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 38,843 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 36,645 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 32,998 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 26,817 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 22,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split. (3.4 (b) (i))

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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NJ54 ELS is a 2017 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ54 ELS, 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

How do I check the history of NJ54 ELS?

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What year was NJ54 ELS registered?

NJ54 ELS is a 2017 Kia Soul, first registered on 6 January 2017.

Is NJ54 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ54 ELS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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