2010 Kia ProCeed — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,562 MOT tests, the 2010 Kia ProCeed recorded a 71.2% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (24.2% fail rate), the 2010 ProCeed comes out 4.7pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 22.4% of tests against 12.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, position lamp and stop lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 298 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 22.0% in the 0-30k band and 37.0% in the 150k+ band, a 15.0-point spread.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 28.6% of the time against 29.0% for diesel.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 38.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 25.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 28.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 22.4% | 574 |
| 2 | Suspension | 12.3% | 314 |
| 3 | Brakes | 11.9% | 304 |
| 4 | Visibility | 7.3% | 188 |
| 5 | Tyres | 6.3% | 160 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.5% | 140 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 298 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 197 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 189 |
| 4 | Washers | 147 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 141 |
| 6 | Linkage ball joints | 118 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 38.6% | 990 |
| 2 | Tyres | 31.0% | 795 |
| 3 | Brakes | 27.5% | 704 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.1% | 362 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 12.3% | 316 |
| 6 | Other defects | 11.2% | 287 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 50 | 22.0% |
| 30-60k | 319 | 20.1% |
| 60-90k | 786 | 28.6% |
| 90-120k | 741 | 29.5% |
| 120-150k | 458 | 31.0% |
| 150k+ | 208 | 37.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,388 | 28.6% |
| Diesel | 1,174 | 29.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 632 | 25.9% |
| 2022 | 576 | 28.6% |
| 2023 | 519 | 29.5% |
| 2024 | 465 | 32.3% |
| 2025 | 370 | 28.6% |
What to check before buying a 2010 ProCeed
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 22.4% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (22.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (12.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (11.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2010 Kia ProCeeds pass their MOT?
71.2% of the 2,562 2010 Kia ProCeed MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Kia ProCeed?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 22.4% of tests, followed by suspension (12.3%).
Does the 2010 ProCeed get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 22.0% in the 0-30k band to 37.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,562 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.