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AU17 XLR

2017 Kia Soul

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,547 mi
Last recorded48,547 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Soul31,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 XLR
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 48,547 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 44,169 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 39,534 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 33,335 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 27,468 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 21,463 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 17,370 miles

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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AU17 XLR is a 2017 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,591cc petrol 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 AU17 XLR, 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

How do I check the history of AU17 XLR?

You can check the full history of AU17 XLR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU17 XLR registered?

AU17 XLR is a 2017 Kia Soul, first registered on 4 March 2017.

Is AU17 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 XLR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU17 XLR have outstanding finance?

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