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YL17 VLJ

2017 Kia Soul

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,733 mi
Last recorded82,733 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Soul31,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 VLJ
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 82,733 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 76,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut and damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 76,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut and damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 67,406 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 67,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 57,620 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts & Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts & Rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 39,208 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 28,937 miles
Pass 20 Jun 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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YL17 VLJ 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 YL17 VLJ, 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 YL17 VLJ registered?

YL17 VLJ is a 2017 Kia Soul, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is YL17 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 VLJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL17 VLJ have outstanding finance?

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