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YC17 VEX

2017 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,486 mi
Last recorded69,486 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Soul31,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC17 VEX
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 69,486 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 60,026 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 59,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 52,984 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 45,394 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 45,394 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 38,363 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 35,729 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 30,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 26,153 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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YC17 VEX 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 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC17 VEX, 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 YC17 VEX?

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What year was YC17 VEX registered?

YC17 VEX is a 2017 Kia Soul, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is YC17 VEX safe to buy?

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