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SM13 YEK

2013 Kia Proceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,053 mi
Last recorded85,053 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Proceed57,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 YEK
MakeKia
ModelProceed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 85,053 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 85,052 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Oct 2024 85,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 77,567 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 77,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bearing rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 69,908 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Oct 2022 69,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Oct 2021 63,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 63,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 58,033 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 58,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 50,703 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 40,854 miles

BOTH rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Apr 2017 28,942 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 12,746 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 12,743 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes sticky

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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SM13 YEK is a 2013 Kia Proceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2013 Kia Proceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 57,823 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 SM13 YEK, 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 13 years old, this Kia Proceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM13 YEK registered?

SM13 YEK is a 2013 Kia Proceed, first registered on 9 August 2013.

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