2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Kia Proceed MOT pass rate and common faults

239 MOT tests in 2024. 63.6% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time63.6%
Failed or needed repairs36.4%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 239 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.9%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.9%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam5.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    12 marked dangerous
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.3%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.1%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.1%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.8%
  2. Brakes18.0%
  3. Suspension12.1%
  4. Steering11.7%
  5. Tyres8.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  8. Wheels1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.8%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.9%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2013 Kia Proceed?

In 2024, 63.6% of 2013 Kia Proceed cars passed their MOT first time, across 239 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Kia Proceed?

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

Is the 2013 Kia Proceed reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).