2009 KIA Proceed 1.6L Petrol · AV09 YNN
2009 KIA Proceed (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26/06/2009. Recorded mileage 83,179 miles. MOT valid until 02/12/2026. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PROCEED
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,179 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1591cc
AV09 YNN Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 83,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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AV09 YNN Mileage History
- 29/05/201224,696 mi
- 23/05/201332,468 mi+7,772 mi
- 21/05/201441,728 mi+9,260 mi
- 13/05/201549,740 mi+8,012 mi
- 20/05/201652,161 mi+2,421 mi
- 09/05/201756,144 mi+3,983 mi
- 11/05/201859,435 mi+3,291 mi
- 30/04/201963,116 mi+3,681 mi
- 30/04/201963,116 mi
- 23/11/202068,448 mi+5,332 mi
- 23/11/202068,448 mi
- 24/11/202169,234 mi+786 mi
- 24/11/202169,234 mi
- 18/11/202272,189 mi+2,955 mi
- 22/11/202272,215 mi+26 mi
- 21/11/202375,455 mi+3,240 mi
- 22/11/202479,237 mi+3,782 mi
- 03/12/202583,179 mi+3,942 mi
- 03/12/202583,179 mi
Average of roughly 4,327 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
AV09 YNN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Kia Proceed (AV09 YNN) between May 2012 and December 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Steering (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damaged to co”.
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Our Verdict
This 2009 Kia Proceed with 1.6 petrol po
Given the December 2025 failure and the same-day pass, ask the seller directly for the receipt and paperwork showing exactly what was replaced on the front anti-roll bar ball joint — a new joint, drop link, and adjacent bushes are commonly fitted together. The recurring steering rack inner joint play across three consecutive tests (2022, 2024, 2025) is a recurring concern; the rack itself may eventually need replacement, which is a £300-£500 job including alignment. Budget realistically: front suspension refresh with arms, bushes, anti-roll bar components and a four-wheel alignment could easily reach £600-£900 at independent rates.
With a 16-year-old Kia Proceed, originality and provenance matter. Check that the 1.6 petrol is the Gamma engine (most common for this generation) and confirm the car is the sporty Proceed three-door hatchback rather than the more common Ceed five-door. Look for any service history receipts — Kia main dealers and specialists can confirm timing chain condition, which on high-mileage 1.6 Gammas can stretch if oil changes have been missed. Test-drive specifically for any clonks over speed humps (anti-roll bar), vagueness in the steering (rack), and any smoking from the exhaust (the 2023 advisory noted an exhaust flexi leak).
The 1.6 Gamma petrol should return around 38-44 mpg in real-world mixed driving, with insurance typically in group 6-7 — relatively cheap for a sporty-looking three-door. Road tax for a 2009 1.6 petrol sits in band G at £210 per year as it falls under the pre-2017 bands. Kia parts are reasonably priced through main dealers and even cheaper via pattern suppliers, though Proceed-specific items are scarcer than Ceed ones due to lower production numbers. Routine items (brake discs and pads, tyres, oil and filter change, coolant) should cost £250-£400 per year if you use an independent garage.
Realistically this car will cost £850-£1,100 per year to run, factoring in fuel, tax, insurance, routine servicing, and a modest allocation for the suspension and steering work that the MOT history strongly suggests is due. A pre-purchase inspection budget of £150 is well worth it given the age.
Prioritise a close look at the front suspension and steering, as the MOT record flags issues in this area across four consecutive tests. Specifically check the anti-roll bar drop links and ball joint condition, both front lower arms for corrosion and perished bushes, and the steering rack inner joints for any free play when the wheel is rocked. Listen for clonks over bumps and vagueness through the steering wheel — the rack itself may be on its way out after three years of flagged play. Also examine the rear lower suspension arms for the corrosion noted in the latest test; these can require replacement on UK cars of this age, especially ones used on salted winter roads.
Beyond the MOT-flagged items, inspect the exhaust flexi pipe area — the 2023 advisory noted a minor leak there and the part commonly deteriorates further. Check the tyres closely for uneven wear, as the 2023 test flagged an offside front wearing on the edge, which points to either alignment issues or worn suspension geometry. Finally, inspect the engine bay for any oil leaks from the cam cover or from around the timing chain area, as a stretched Gamma chain on a 83k-mile car would be an expensive fix.
The AV09YNN is a silver 1,591cc petrol Kia Proceed first registered in June 2009, with five MOT records on file and a current odometer reading of 83,179 miles. The recent test in December 2025 initially failed on an anti-roll bar ball joint and steering rack play, before passing later the same day once the major defect was presumably addressed. Across four years of MOT history, recurring steering rack play, suspension arm corrosion, and front lower arm wear have all been flagged. Annual mileage of around 5,000 miles is below the Kia model average of 6,959.
The Kia Proceed shows a 72.6% MOT pass rate across 1,825 examples analysed, sitting broadly in line with family hatchbacks of its era, though the top failure categories of headlamp issues, parking brake efficiency, and brake disc condition suggest routine wear items rather than systemic design flaws.
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