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KU12 WPW

2012 Kia Proceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,938 mi
Last recorded80,938 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Proceed68,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 WPW
MakeKia
ModelProceed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 80,938 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 80,938 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 75,808 miles

Both drive shaft inner cv boots weeping grease

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play both inner rack arms ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2025 75,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both drive shaft inner cv boots weeping grease

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play both inner rack arms ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 71,820 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 70,579 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 May 2023 70,579 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 68,905 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 66,985 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,546 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 61,546 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 56,487 miles

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

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

Rear Requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake requires adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Nov 2018 51,040 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 51,040 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 44,956 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 36,707 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 31,127 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 31,127 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 26,440 miles

nsf inner cv boot is leaking grease past clip.

Fail 2 Mar 2015 26,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf inner cv boot is leaking grease past clip.

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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KU12 WPW is a 2012 Kia Proceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2012 Kia Proceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 68,833 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 KU12 WPW, 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 14 years old, this Kia Proceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KU12 WPW registered?

KU12 WPW is a 2012 Kia Proceed, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is KU12 WPW safe to buy?

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