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ML08 SXZ

2008 Kia Proceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,591 mi
Last recorded100,591 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Proceed74,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 SXZ
MakeKia
ModelProceed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 100,591 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 98,931 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 96,084 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 96,084 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2024 95,728 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 89,884 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear both trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 20 May 2022 83,933 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 77,569 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 72,343 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 63,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 63,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 53,836 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 53,836 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,387 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 46,387 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 42,603 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 37,891 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 33,612 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 33,612 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,913 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 23,936 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 18,774 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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ML08 SXZ is a 2008 Kia Proceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML08 SXZ, 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 ML08 SXZ registered?

ML08 SXZ is a 2008 Kia Proceed, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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