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WJ17 TYP

2017 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,562 mi
Last recorded85,562 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Soul31,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ17 TYP
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 85,562 miles

Offside Rear hand brake not locking

Pass 26 Nov 2024 66,782 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 48,478 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 32,157 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 27,146 miles

Nearside Front bumper corner slightly insecure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 22,152 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 18,782 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 18,781 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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WJ17 TYP is a 2017 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel 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 WJ17 TYP, 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 WJ17 TYP registered?

WJ17 TYP is a 2017 Kia Soul, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is WJ17 TYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ17 TYP 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.

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