2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Kia Proceed MOT pass rate and common faults

1,302 MOT tests in 2024. 86.9% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time86.9%
Failed or needed repairs13.1%
Typical mileage at test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,302 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    26 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    24 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    22 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    9 marked dangerous
  8. Side repeaters: not working0.5%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  3. Brakes3.1%
  4. Lights & electrics2.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  6. Suspension0.4%
  7. Wheels0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.3%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.7%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2021 Kia Proceed?

In 2024, 86.9% of 2021 Kia Proceed cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,302 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Kia Proceed?

The most common failure reasons were 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; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Kia Proceed reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).