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SW17 FXA

2017 Kia Soul

Orange Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,944 mi
Last recorded56,944 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Soul31,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW17 FXA
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 56,944 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside, tyres also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 56,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside, tyres also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 51,092 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 43,567 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 19 Sep 2023 43,567 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside/offside, (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2022 35,963 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 27,372 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 20,783 miles
Pass 8 May 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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SW17 FXA is a 2017 Kia Soul in Orange with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SW17 FXA, 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 SW17 FXA?

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What year was SW17 FXA registered?

SW17 FXA is a 2017 Kia Soul, first registered on 16 May 2017.

Is SW17 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW17 FXA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW17 FXA have outstanding finance?

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