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HK08 VEX

2008 Kia Proceed

Black Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

199,647 mi
Last recorded199,647 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Proceed74,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 VEX
MakeKia
ModelProceed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 199,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre misshaped on inner edge

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 199,647 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre misshaped on inner edge

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 188,700 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 188,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 170,481 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 170,475 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 146,968 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 146,967 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2020 137,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 120,706 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 120,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 106,077 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 106,077 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 91,650 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 91,650 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 80,244 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,222 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 67,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 58,681 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 48,807 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 48,807 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing low and worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,247 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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HK08 VEX is a 2008 Kia Proceed in Black with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HK08 VEX, 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 HK08 VEX registered?

HK08 VEX is a 2008 Kia Proceed, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is HK08 VEX safe to buy?

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