2017 KIA Soul 1.6L Diesel · AE17 UON

The 2017 Kia Soul presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 25 April 2025 at 69,636 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior passes show no advisories or faults across a four-year span. The vehicle's history indicates consistent statutory testing and no escalating mechanical concerns. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a nine-year-old car, averaging roughly 7,737 miles per year. The records show steady accumulation: 38,790 miles at the 2022 test, 46,782 in April 2023, 59,402 by April 2024, and 69,636 by April 2025. The sparse, clean record gives no evidence of neglected intervals or abrupt high-use periods. One anomaly appears on 25 April 2023, where the same mileage of 46,782 produced both a fail and a pass on the same day with no defects listed, pointing to an administrative retest rather than a genuine mechanical fault. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody corrosion given the car's age. The MOT data flags none of these, but nine years of service can conceal worn components the annual test did not capture. Verify the April 2023 dual entry with DVSA to confirm no suppressed defect. Pre-purchase checks ought to focus on tyre condition, exhaust emissions, and structural integrity around sills and subframes. The clean advisory history suggests previous owners kept basic upkeep current, yet absence of recorded wear does not certify component life. Treat the Soul as sound on paper, subject to physical verification.