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SM17 XYA

2017 Kia Soul

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,217 mi
Last recorded76,217 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Soul31,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 XYA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 76,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2025 67,659 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 57,667 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 May 2023 48,638 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 43,240 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2022 43,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 35,168 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers + undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2020 27,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + both edges slightly worn. 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre both edges slightly worn

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2020

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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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SM17 XYA is a 2017 Kia Soul in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SM17 XYA, 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.

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What year was SM17 XYA registered?

SM17 XYA is a 2017 Kia Soul, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is SM17 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 XYA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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