2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Kia Proceed MOT pass rate and common faults

1,943 MOT tests in 2024. 82.1% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time82.1%
Failed or needed repairs17.9%
Typical mileage at test40,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,943 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    68 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    76 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    64 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    24 marked dangerous
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.8%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    24 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres10.7%
  2. Brakes5.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  4. Lights & electrics2.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  6. Suspension0.3%
  7. Wheels0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.1%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.8%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2019 Kia Proceed?

In 2024, 82.1% of 2019 Kia Proceed cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,943 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Kia Proceed?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Kia Proceed reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).