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WA17 YAK

2017 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,216 mi
Last recorded48,216 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Soul31,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA17 YAK
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 48,216 miles

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))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 37,033 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner osr inner brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 33,143 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 28,894 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 28,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 25,601 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 25,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 20,791 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 17,684 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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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WA17 YAK is a 2017 Kia Soul in White 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 WA17 YAK, 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 WA17 YAK registered?

WA17 YAK is a 2017 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is WA17 YAK safe to buy?

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