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L22 AFB

2017 Kia Soul

Orange Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,696 mi
Last recorded38,696 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Soul31,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 AFB
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 38,696 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 38,684 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 36,977 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 36,953 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 34,234 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 34,233 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure middle box clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 30,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 23,397 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all of them 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 23,395 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all of them 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 16,177 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 13,277 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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L22 AFB is a 2017 Kia Soul in Orange with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L22 AFB, 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 L22 AFB registered?

L22 AFB is a 2017 Kia Soul, first registered on 10 August 2017.

Is L22 AFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L22 AFB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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