2008 Kia Proceed petrol: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the petrol Kia Proceed first registered in 2008 (petrol cars only): we looked at the 109 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 109 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2008 Kia Proceed petrol MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2008 Kia Proceed petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension59% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics44% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Tyres39% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes37% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Exhaust and emissions15% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for an engine warning light.
- Driveshafts and joints11% of testsRough price £60–£350
At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2008 Kia Proceed petrol
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Kia Proceed compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 323 | Tyres 15% |
| 2022 | 1,894 | Tyres 25% |
| 2021 | 2,587 | Tyres 26% |
| 2020 | 2,978 | Tyres 32% |
| 2019 | 5,870 | Tyres 31% |
| 2018 | – | Too few tests |
| 2017 | – | Too few tests |
| 2016 | – | Too few tests |
| 2015 | – | Too few tests |
| 2014 | 670 | Suspension 32% |
| 2013 | 784 | Suspension 39% |
| 2012 | 291 | Suspension 49% |
| 2011 | 786 | Suspension 51% |
| 2010 | 1,007 | Suspension 52% |
| 2009 | 589 | Suspension 57% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Kia Proceed cars first registered in 2008. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score