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VE17 OJZ

2017 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,387 mi
Last recorded70,387 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Soul31,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE17 OJZ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 70,387 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 62,810 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 54,056 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 54,056 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked with chalk and 1.4mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed marked with chalk and 1.4mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 37,310 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 28,622 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 28,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2021 15,389 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 10,742 miles
Pass 15 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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VE17 OJZ is a 2017 Kia Soul in Silver 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 VE17 OJZ, 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 VE17 OJZ registered?

VE17 OJZ is a 2017 Kia Soul, first registered on 23 June 2017.

Is VE17 OJZ safe to buy?

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