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LV12 KYA

2012 Kia Proceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,569 mi
Last recorded97,569 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Proceed68,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 KYA
MakeKia
ModelProceed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 97,569 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 97,566 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 95,724 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 95,719 miles

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 95,369 miles

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 93,229 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 90,151 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake works late

Fail 14 Aug 2023 90,151 miles

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

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

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake works late

Pass 6 Jul 2022 85,284 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 85,284 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 75,924 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 75,924 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 68,568 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 68,568 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 60,978 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 60,978 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,843 miles

Front both front brake disc inner surfaces very rusty.

Offside Front Upper very slight fraying on outer edge of drivers seat belt.

Pass 21 Jan 2017 51,232 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 41,941 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 32,159 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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LV12 KYA is a 2012 Kia Proceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LV12 KYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV12 KYA registered?

LV12 KYA is a 2012 Kia Proceed, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LV12 KYA safe to buy?

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