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KR57 JLU

2008 Kia Proceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

39,447 mi
Last recorded39,447 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Proceed74,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 JLU
MakeKia
ModelProceed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 39,447 miles

slight play in n/s steering

slight play o/s steering

underside rusty

Fail 12 Jan 2026 39,441 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s steering (2.3 (a) (i))

slight play o/s steering

underside rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2025 38,241 miles

Both front lower suspension arms rusty

Front and rear subframes rusty

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside rusty in places

slight play o/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 2 Jan 2025 38,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both front lower suspension arms rusty

Front and rear subframes rusty

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside rusty in places

Pass 23 Jan 2024 37,289 miles

Front lower suspension arms rusty

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear subframes rusty

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside rusty in places

Fail 23 Jan 2024 37,282 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear subframes rusty

Front lower suspension arms rusty

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside rusty in places

Pass 24 Jan 2023 35,433 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted prevents full inspection

Pass 20 Jan 2022 34,917 miles

front tyres worn

front wishbone bushes worn

rear tyres cracked and perished

underside rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2021 34,246 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 32,281 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 29,419 miles

Front Aero style wipers smearing

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

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage - 225/45R17

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 27,474 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

both aim`s on lower level

surface rust on underside

Fail 16 Jan 2018 27,470 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

both aim`s on lower level

surface rust on underside

Pass 4 Jan 2017 25,951 miles

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

Nearside Front cut in outer side wall.

Pass 5 Jan 2016 24,755 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 23,686 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 21,389 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 21,389 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 18,655 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 18,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 15,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 12,701 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 12,683 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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KR57 JLU is a 2008 Kia Proceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KR57 JLU, 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 KR57 JLU registered?

KR57 JLU is a 2008 Kia Proceed, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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