Kia ProCeed reliability: what 13k MOT tests show
Across 13,349 MOT tests on Kia ProCeed cars first used between 2019 and 2022, 84.2% passed first time. The figure for all cars is 71.7%. Compared only with cars tested at the same age, the ProCeed is 2.1 points behind, so the model itself is below average, not just old. At its first MOT, at three years old, 86.8% of ProCeeds pass; the national figure for three-year-old cars is 87.9%. Top of the failure list: wipers not clearing the screen, on 17.8% of failed tests.
What fails a Kia ProCeed at its MOT
Of every hundred ProCeeds that fail, about 18 are marked down for wipers not clearing the screen and 15 for tyre tread below the legal minimum. Percentages can add to more than 100 because one failed test often records several defects.
Wiper blades and washer fluid are two of the most common fails nationally, and the two cheapest to fix. Top up and replace before the test.
Advisories to expect on a ProCeed
An advisory is the tester telling you what fails next year. On the ProCeed the usual suspects are tyre tread below the legal minimum (16.8% of tests) and worn brake discs (10.9%). Nationally, an advisory on lights becomes a failure 36.1% of the time.
ProCeed pass rate by fuel
Among Kia ProCeed cars, petrol versions pass 84.8% of the time and diesel versions 81.5%, a gap of 3.3 points. Diesels tend to be bought for high mileage, which shows up at the test as wear.
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 84.8% | 10,784 |
| Diesel | 81.5% | 2,544 |
Kia ProCeed pass rate by year
Between 2019 (82.7%) and 2022 (87.5%) the pass rate moves mostly with age.
| First used | Pass rate | Tests | Miles a year | First MOT pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia ProCeed 2022 | 87.5% | 1,894 | 11,045 | 87.8% |
| Kia ProCeed 2021 | 85.4% | 2,611 | 9,598 | 87.3% |
| Kia ProCeed 2020 | 83.8% | 2,973 | 9,998 | 84.6% |
| Kia ProCeed 2019 | 82.7% | 5,871 | 8,723 | – |
Pass rate by mileage
On the 2019 cars, a ProCeed under 40,000 miles passes 84.7% of the time; one over 100,000 passes 77.7%. When comparing two used ProCeeds, the odometer tells you more than the year.
| Mileage at test (2019 cars) | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 84.7% | 2,947 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 81.3% | 1,851 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 80.4% | 705 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 78.5% | 265 |
| Over 100,000 | 77.7% | 103 |
How the ProCeed compares
Set against the rest of the Kia range, which averages 74.4%, the ProCeed at 84.2% is above par. Within the family, see Kia Sportage reliability (76.5%), Ceed common problems (67.1%), how the Niro does (87.9%) and Kia Soul MOT pass rate (70.6%), or the Kia range at the MOT. Buyers weighing a ProCeed against other cars of similar popularity often compare it with the Peugeot Rifter (80.9%) and Mercedes-Benz AMG (86.7%). The reliability index for all makes and models puts them side by side, and the national MOT statistics give the baseline.
Failure lists and mileage by year
Each year opens to show its own failure list and pass rate by mileage.
Kia ProCeed 2022 87.5% pass 1,894 tests87.8% at first MOT
On a 2022 Kia ProCeed, a tyre worn or cut to the cords appears on 16.9% of failed tests, with a tyre worn or cut to the cords next at 15.6%.
2022 cars pass 89.1% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 75% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 89.1% | 1,434 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 83.1% | 362 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 81.7% | 71 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 78.3% | 23 |
| Over 100,000 | 75% | 4 |
Kia ProCeed 2021 85.4% pass 2,611 tests87.3% at first MOT
On a 2021 Kia ProCeed, wipers not clearing the screen appears on 23.1% of failed tests, with brake pads worn below 1.5mm next at 14.4%.
2021 cars pass 86.7% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 88.9% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 86.7% | 1,927 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 81.7% | 525 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 81.4% | 129 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 81% | 21 |
| Over 100,000 | 88.9% | 9 |
Kia ProCeed 2020 83.8% pass 2,973 tests84.6% at first MOT
On a 2020 Kia ProCeed, wipers not clearing the screen appears on 22% of failed tests, with tyre tread below the legal minimum next at 16.4%.
2020 cars pass 85.9% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 71.6% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 85.9% | 1,812 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 81.1% | 700 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 80.8% | 265 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 81.1% | 122 |
| Over 100,000 | 71.6% | 74 |
By fuel: petrol 84.9% (2,020 tests), diesel 81.5% (951 tests).
Kia ProCeed 2019 82.7% pass 5,871 tests
On a 2019 Kia ProCeed, tyre tread below the legal minimum appears on 16% of failed tests, with brake pads worn below 1.5mm next at 15.3%.
2019 cars pass 84.7% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 77.7% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 84.7% | 2,947 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 81.3% | 1,851 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 80.4% | 705 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 78.5% | 265 |
| Over 100,000 | 77.7% | 103 |
By fuel: petrol 83.2% (4,278 tests), diesel 81.5% (1,593 tests).
Questions people ask
Is the Kia ProCeed reliable?
On MOT evidence the Kia ProCeed is below average. It passes 84.2% of tests against 71.7% for all cars, and trails cars of the same age by 2.1 points. 86.8% pass their first MOT at three years old. Figures from 13,349 DVSA tests.
What are the most common Kia ProCeed MOT failures?
Wipers not clearing the screen (17.8% of failed tests), tyre tread below the legal minimum (15.1%) and a tyre worn or cut to the cords (14.3%). Wiper blades and washer fluid are two of the most common fails nationally, and the two cheapest to fix. Top up and replace before the test.
What advisories does a Kia ProCeed usually get?
Tyre tread below the legal minimum is the most frequent, noted on 16.8% of all ProCeed tests, then worn brake discs (10.9%). An advisory passes the car today but marks the item most likely to fail next year.
How many miles a year does a Kia ProCeed do?
About 9,508 miles a year on average, calculated from the odometer readings recorded at consecutive MOTs. That is above the UK average of roughly 7,400, which is typical of a car bought for commuting or work.
How do I check a particular Kia ProCeed?
The figures describe the whole fleet. For one car, enter its registration in the free MOT check to see its own test history, advisories and mileage, set against these averages for its year.
Checking a ProCeed before you buy?
Enter the registration to see its own MOT history, advisories and mileage set against these figures, including whether it has done more or fewer than the 9,508 miles a year typical of the model.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 to 2025. Class 4 cars, normal tests only; a pass after rectification counts as an initial failure. Age-adjusted figures compare the model's pass rate at each age with the national rate at the same age. Methodology.