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R8 TLL

2017 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

44,659 mi
Last recorded44,659 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Soul31,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 TLL
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 44,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 39,916 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Braking material separated from backing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 33,335 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 25,922 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 18,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 12,099 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 5,955 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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R8 TLL is a 2017 Kia Soul in White 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 R8 TLL, 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 R8 TLL registered?

R8 TLL is a 2017 Kia Soul, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is R8 TLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 TLL 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.

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