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PN12 EWG

2012 Kia Proceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

134,372 mi
Last recorded134,372 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Proceed68,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 EWG
MakeKia
ModelProceed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 134,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 134,372 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 131,085 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 129,611 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 129,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 125,679 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 125,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split to cords on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 122,115 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 122,115 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 118,972 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn sub frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn sub frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 118,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 116,507 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 116,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 109,286 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 109,286 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 99,370 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 99,370 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre 225/45/17 ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 89,540 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 86,732 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 86,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Due to uneven wear on the inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre has a cut on the outside wall but deep enough to reach ply

Offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 6 Mar 2015 62,909 miles

Both rear tyres are worn uneven on the inner shoulder

Fail 6 Mar 2015 62,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres are worn uneven on the inner shoulder

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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PN12 EWG is a 2012 Kia Proceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PN12 EWG, 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 PN12 EWG registered?

PN12 EWG is a 2012 Kia Proceed, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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