2017 Kia Soul · 5,740 MOT tests
2017 Kia Soul reliability
2017 Kia Souls fail 14.6% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 11 Soul years (5,740 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Souls: 28.5%)
- 14.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Souls: 28.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 35,530
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,740
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 4.1% of tests fail here (40% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Kia Soul
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.6%
- Brakes4.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Lights and electrics2.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Steering0.5%
- Suspension0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.58%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.52%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.45%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.41%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 0.63%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.59%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.13%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.99%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.79%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.51%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.99%)
Is a 2017 Kia Soul reliable?
2017 Kia Souls fail 14.6% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 11 Soul years (5,740 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Kia Soul MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.58% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.52% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Kia Soul have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Kia Soul shows 35,530 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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