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SD12 GAX

2012 Kia Proceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,659 mi
Last recorded137,659 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Proceed68,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 GAX
MakeKia
ModelProceed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 137,659 miles

Front brake discs fluctuating

nearside front rear subframe frame mounting bracket corroded

offside rear tyre has a crack in tread

Fail 4 Aug 2025 137,655 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rear mounting bracket (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs fluctuating

nearside front rear subframe frame mounting bracket corroded

offside rear tyre has a crack in tread

Pass 9 Aug 2024 132,323 miles

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

Rear brake disc in poor condition

Traction control light

Traction control light

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Fail 9 Aug 2024 132,317 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake disc in poor condition

Traction control light

Traction control light

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 8 Aug 2023 126,935 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 126,931 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 121,581 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 121,581 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 115,859 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on the outside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 107,818 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 107,818 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 102,116 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 102,116 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 75,146 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 70,490 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 70,490 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 56,226 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 56,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 43,687 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 30,578 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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SD12 GAX 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 SD12 GAX, 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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SD12 GAX is a 2012 Kia Proceed, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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