2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Kia Proceed MOT pass rate and common faults

327 MOT tests in 2024. 47.4% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

80Well below average
Passed first time47.4%
Failed or needed repairs52.6%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 327 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.5%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.4%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.5%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.5%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.5%
  6. Stop lamp: not working5.2%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.3%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.3%
    19 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid4.0%
  10. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics50.5%
  2. Brakes32.4%
  3. Suspension22.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks15.6%
  5. Steering12.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.9%
  7. Tyres11.0%
  8. Body & chassis5.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.5%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Kia Proceed?

In 2024, 47.4% of 2010 Kia Proceed cars passed their MOT first time, across 327 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Kia Proceed?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Kia Proceed reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 80, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).