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PL17 DYT

2017 Kia Soul

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,362 mi
Last recorded89,362 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Soul31,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL17 DYT
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 89,362 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded and deteriorated.

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 86,151 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 86,073 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 84,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped and slight corrosion to inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wipers beginning to smear on screen.

Nearside Rear Handbrake efficiency considerably lower than o/s/r further investigation advised.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on inner face especially N/S/R. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 84,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dipped beam in-op. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped and slight corrosion to inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wipers beginning to smear on screen.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Handbrake efficiency considerably lower than o/s/r further investigation advised.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on inner face especially N/S/R. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 81,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 74,704 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 72,377 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake only just passed the performance test 17%

Pass 16 Jul 2020 69,483 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2020

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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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PL17 DYT is a 2017 Kia Soul in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PL17 DYT, 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 PL17 DYT registered?

PL17 DYT is a 2017 Kia Soul, first registered on 29 June 2017.

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