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YJ17 DLW

2017 Kia Soul

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,739 mi
Last recorded66,739 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Soul31,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ17 DLW
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 66,739 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 60,227 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 49,683 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 49,683 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 40,803 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 31,227 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 24,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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YJ17 DLW is a 2017 Kia Soul in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DLW, 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 DLW registered?

YJ17 DLW is a 2017 Kia Soul, first registered on 12 August 2017.

Is YJ17 DLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ17 DLW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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