MOT reliability

Kia Proceed

Q: Is the Kia Proceed reliable?

Across 2,403 Kia Proceed vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Kia Proceed?

The typical Kia Proceed in our data has covered around 100,756 miles.

2,403 vehicles · 33,415 completed MOT tests analysed

73%

MOT pass rate

Based on 2,403 Kia Proceed vehicles and 33,415 completed MOT tests, the Kia Proceed has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 100,756 miles.

2,403

Vehicles

33,415

MOT tests

8,168

Avg miles / year

2.3

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kia Proceed problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kia Proceed MOT tests:

Other39%
Tyres, wheels & suspension32%
Brakes16%
Lamps & electrical9%
Body & structure3%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Visibility3%
Steering2%

Kia Proceed pass rate by age

How the Kia Proceed's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	75	89%
3	2,885	84%
4	2,945	81%
5	3,035	77%
6	3,021	75%
7	2,885	74%
8	2,856	73%
9	2,834	71%
10	2,780	69%
11	2,659	69%
12	2,335	68%
13	1,836	67%
14	1,458	66%
15	1,026	66%
16	546	64%
17	195	65%
18	44	59%

Fuel types: Diesel (1,284), Petrol (1,119)

Most common Kia Proceed MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Proceed MOT tests:

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1,215 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1,215 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (906 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (841 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (676 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (639 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (636 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (633 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (622 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (604 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (567 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (562 times)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (555 times)
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (530 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (529 times)

Kia Proceed pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2023	2	2	100%	31,814
2022	1	2	100%	23,954
2021	1	3	100%	44,934
2020	2	3	100%	34,473
2019	3	16	88%	55,629
2015	6	68	84%	81,718
2014	255	2,769	81%	83,239
2013	310	3,794	77%	90,423
2012	133	1,786	71%	99,681
2011	395	5,619	72%	100,999
2010	625	9,044	71%	103,895
2009	390	5,900	72%	107,483
2008	276	4,337	72%	114,138
2007	4	72	72%	130,589

Kia Proceed reliability FAQ

Across 2,403 Kia Proceed vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kia Proceed MOT issues are: Nearside Front 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)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Kia Proceed in our data has covered around 100,756 miles.

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