2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Kia Proceed MOT pass rate and common faults

215 MOT tests in 2024. 67.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time67.0%
Failed or needed repairs33.0%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 215 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.2%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    6 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    7 marked dangerous
  6. Stop lamp: not working1.9%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.4%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low1.4%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.4%
    3 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes15.8%
  2. Lights & electrics11.2%
  3. Steering9.8%
  4. Tyres7.4%
  5. Suspension6.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  7. Body & chassis2.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.9%

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 2014 Kia Proceed?

In 2024, 67.0% of 2014 Kia Proceed cars passed their MOT first time, across 215 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Kia Proceed?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2014 Kia Proceed reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).