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FA17 DFC

2017 Kia Soul

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,840 mi
Last recorded71,840 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Soul31,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 DFC
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 71,840 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 47,074 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 37,163 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 37,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 28,220 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 19,001 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 12,005 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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FA17 DFC 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 85.7%.

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 FA17 DFC, 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 FA17 DFC?

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What year was FA17 DFC registered?

FA17 DFC is a 2017 Kia Soul, first registered on 30 August 2017.

Is FA17 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA17 DFC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FA17 DFC have outstanding finance?

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