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WJ08 KOW

2008 Kia Proceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,378 mi
Last recorded134,378 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Proceed74,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 KOW
MakeKia
ModelProceed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 134,378 miles

Nearside Rear light lens - damaged/cracked

suspension components - front and rear - corroded - some heavily corroded

Pass 20 May 2020 123,245 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2020 123,245 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 109,170 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 109,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 96,739 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 96,737 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 87,137 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 76,210 miles

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

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

engine and underside covers fitted

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 2 Jan 2015 64,896 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

screw o/s/f tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2013 48,193 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 Jul 2012 38,221 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 29,678 miles

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

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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WJ08 KOW is a 2008 Kia Proceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WJ08 KOW, 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 WJ08 KOW registered?

WJ08 KOW is a 2008 Kia Proceed, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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