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FG08 SZL

2008 Kia Proceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,823 mi
Last recorded140,823 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Proceed74,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 SZL
MakeKia
ModelProceed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 140,823 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms and subframe scabby from corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 140,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms and subframe scabby from corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 128,279 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 118,929 miles

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))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 111,916 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 111,915 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rears heavily cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 101,783 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 88,789 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 83,417 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 69,285 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 51,308 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 33,228 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 33,228 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 29,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 24,090 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 21,184 miles

n/s inner driveshaft gaitor clip weak but preventing the ingress of dirt at this time

Fail 22 Mar 2013 16,730 miles

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

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 16,730 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 13,674 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 10,115 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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FG08 SZL is a 2008 Kia Proceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG08 SZL, 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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What year was FG08 SZL registered?

FG08 SZL is a 2008 Kia Proceed, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FG08 SZL safe to buy?

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