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AP17 XAO

2017 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,608 mi
Last recorded31,608 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Soul31,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 XAO
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 31,608 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 27,683 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 24,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 20,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 17,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 13,933 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 11,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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AP17 XAO is a 2017 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP17 XAO, 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 AP17 XAO registered?

AP17 XAO is a 2017 Kia Soul, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AP17 XAO safe to buy?

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