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F1 AKY

2017 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,225 mi
Last recorded30,225 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Soul31,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 AKY
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 30,225 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 27,076 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 27,076 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 23,609 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 20,201 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 16,714 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 14,917 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 10,988 miles

Rear seat belts not fully inspected due to electric mobility scooter in boot area

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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F1 AKY is a 2017 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F1 AKY, 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 F1 AKY registered?

F1 AKY is a 2017 Kia Soul, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is F1 AKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 AKY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F1 AKY have outstanding finance?

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