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DG08 PWJ

2008 Kia Proceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

126,128 mi
Last recorded126,128 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Proceed74,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 PWJ
MakeKia
ModelProceed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 126,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 116,285 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 116,232 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2023 107,524 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2023 107,524 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 86,176 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 86,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 83,891 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 83,891 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 81,907 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 81,906 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 79,005 miles

Rear park brake travel close to limit

Fail 26 Feb 2019 78,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear park brake travel close to limit

Pass 6 Feb 2018 75,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 75,911 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 69,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 69,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 53,213 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 28 Jan 2015 41,257 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 41,255 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 38,601 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2014 38,598 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 33,962 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 33,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 27,639 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre perishing and partially miss shaped on inside tread

Pass 5 May 2011 21,379 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Proceed?

Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 2,419 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
6,766
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
2,419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 555
position lamp(s) not working 276
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DG08 PWJ is a 2008 Kia Proceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2008 Kia Proceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 74,226 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 Proceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 555 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG08 PWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Proceed typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Proceed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG08 PWJ is a 2008 Kia Proceed, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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