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AO17 OUS

2017 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,688 mi
Last recorded43,688 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Soul31,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 OUS
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 43,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 40,185 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 40,185 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 37,095 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts across tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 34,144 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 30,283 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 26,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sharp shingle embedded in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 26,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed wide deep cut also has a nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wide deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sharp shingle embedded in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 23,587 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav and items hanging on mirror ()

minor chips on windscreen

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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AO17 OUS is a 2017 Kia Soul in White 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 AO17 OUS, 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 AO17 OUS registered?

AO17 OUS is a 2017 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AO17 OUS safe to buy?

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