2017 KIA Soul 1.6L Diesel · ML17 WRK

The 2017 Kia Soul maintains an excellent roadworthiness record, characterized by a consistent trend of clean passes without a single recorded defect or advisory over the last five years. The most recent test conducted on 19 June 2025 at 27,701 miles confirms the vehicle remains in a stable condition with no outstanding mechanical or structural concerns. This history indicates a high standard of preventative maintenance and suggests the vehicle has been kept in a reliable state of repair. The recorded mileage of 27,701 miles over a nine-year period averages approximately 3,078 miles per annum, which is significantly lower than the national average. A notable period of limited use occurred between February 2021 and June 2022, where the vehicle covered only five miles, followed by a modest increase of 689 miles over the next year. While low mileage often points to light usage, it can also lead to issues related to long-term standing, such as seized brake components or degraded rubber seals, though the clean MOT history suggests these have not manifested as failures to date. Given the absence of flagged defects in the official record, a physical inspection should focus on components that age regardless of mileage. You should verify the condition of the brake discs and pads for signs of corrosion or surface pitting, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from disc oxidation due to infrequent use. Inspect the tyre sidewalls for perishing or cracking caused by age rather than wear, and check the underside of the chassis for any early signs of surface rust that may not have reached the threshold for an MOT advisory. The lack of historical issues is encouraging, but you must ensure that the engine fluids and filters have been replaced according to the manufacturer's time-based service schedule rather than just the mileage interval.