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FY08 VBG

2008 Kia Proceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,302 mi
Last recorded167,302 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Proceed74,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 VBG
MakeKia
ModelProceed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 167,302 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 164,502 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 155,906 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 155,906 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 147,589 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 147,589 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 142,362 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 142,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 133,596 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 133,596 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 121,240 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 109,925 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 109,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 95,610 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 85,652 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 72,931 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 72,930 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Mar 2013 58,821 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 43,967 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,379 miles

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

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

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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FY08 VBG is a 2008 Kia Proceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY08 VBG, 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 FY08 VBG registered?

FY08 VBG is a 2008 Kia Proceed, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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