Where was the SO17Y number plate registered?

Vehicles with the SO17Y prefix were first registered in Edinburgh, Scotland through official DVLA regional allocation tag SO.

What year was a SO17Y registration plate released?

The SO17Y series was issued during March 2017 to August 2017.

What is the MOT pass rate for SO17Y vehicles?

Vehicles in the SO17Y cohort demonstrate an average historical MOT pass rate of 70% based on 10 recorded DVSA inspections.

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SO17Y Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Edinburgh, Scotland during March 2017 to August 2017 with registration prefix SO17Y.

Area Office: Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Release Period: March 2017 to August 2017
Tracked in Batch: 3 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 70%

Popular Makes

AUDI 66.7% (2)

LEXUS 33.3% (1)

70%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 10 historical tests

Common Colors

Black2 vehicles

White1 vehicles

Active Plates in SO17Y Series(3 of 3 displayed)

SO17YAA

MOT Valid

AUDI A3

2.0L · Petrol · Black

First Used: May 2018
MOT Expiry: 17 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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SO17YAR

MOT Expired

LEXUS LBX PREMIUM + CVT

Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Black

First Used: Mar 2025
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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SO17YAT

MOT Valid

AUDI Q5

2.0L · Diesel · White

First Used: Apr 2018
MOT Expiry: 24 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for SO17Y Makes

Explore common mechanical faults, MOT advisory trends, and recall notices for popular vehicles in this registration batch:

AUDI Common Problems LEXUS Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about SO17Y Plates

Where was the SO17Y number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with SO17Y were assigned to the Edinburgh covering Edinburgh, Scotland. The first two letters (SO) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is SO17Y?

The SO17Y age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between March 2017 to August 2017.

How can I check the MOT history of a SO17Y vehicle?

Click any registration in the plate list above to view the complete DVSA inspection history, advisory alerts, mileage progression, road tax status, and our AI mechanical risk evaluation.