2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Kia Proceed MOT pass rate and common faults

995 MOT tests in 2024. 83.5% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time83.5%
Failed or needed repairs16.5%
Typical mileage at test34,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 995 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    41 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    38 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    22 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    14 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.6%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.7%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  3. Brakes4.1%
  4. Lights & electrics2.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  7. Suspension0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.3%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.2%

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: 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 2020 Kia Proceed?

In 2024, 83.5% of 2020 Kia Proceed cars passed their MOT first time, across 995 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Kia Proceed?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 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).