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YJ17 MFB

2017 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,090 mi
Last recorded65,090 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Soul31,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ17 MFB
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 65,090 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 57,821 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 57,821 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 49,349 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 41,233 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 Front Inner Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 41,153 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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 Front Inner Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 34,031 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 26,802 miles
Pass 18 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 MFB is a 2017 Kia Soul in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MFB, 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 YJ17 MFB registered?

YJ17 MFB is a 2017 Kia Soul, first registered on 26 July 2017.

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