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YJ17 DLS

2017 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,809 mi
Last recorded40,809 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Soul31,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ17 DLS
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 40,809 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 35,609 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 30,280 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 24,370 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 20,781 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 20,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 13,585 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 13,583 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 13,185 miles
Pass 16 Jul 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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YJ17 DLS is a 2017 Kia Soul in Red 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 YJ17 DLS, 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 YJ17 DLS registered?

YJ17 DLS is a 2017 Kia Soul, first registered on 24 July 2017.

Is YJ17 DLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ17 DLS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ17 DLS have outstanding finance?

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