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RJ17 OSU

2017 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,448 mi
Last recorded53,448 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Soul31,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ17 OSU
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 53,448 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 46,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 r17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 46,364 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 r17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 39,294 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 39,290 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 30,025 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 28,534 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 22,871 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 22,871 miles

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

Pass 23 May 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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RJ17 OSU is a 2017 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel 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 RJ17 OSU, 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 RJ17 OSU registered?

RJ17 OSU is a 2017 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is RJ17 OSU safe to buy?

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