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VA17 YGL

2017 Kia Soul

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,027 mi
Last recorded43,027 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Soul31,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA17 YGL
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 43,027 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 40,962 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 38,204 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 35,984 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 35,984 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 32,762 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2021 26,276 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 23,076 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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VA17 YGL is a 2017 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 VA17 YGL, 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 VA17 YGL?

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What year was VA17 YGL registered?

VA17 YGL is a 2017 Kia Soul, first registered on 12 August 2017.

Is VA17 YGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA17 YGL 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 VA17 YGL have outstanding finance?

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