2011 Kia ProCeed — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2011 Kia ProCeed passed 70.5% of its 1,898 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 23.0% of the time, so this is 6.4pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 18.6% of all tests — 4.0 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, stop lamp and rbt (sp) — position lamp alone was recorded 134 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 25.4% in the 30-60k band and 32.1% in the 150k+ band, a 6.7-point spread.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.3pp more often than petrol ones (30.3% vs 28.1%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 33.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 28.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 32.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.6% | 352 |
| 2 | Suspension | 14.6% | 277 |
| 3 | Brakes | 14.5% | 275 |
| 4 | Tyres | 7.6% | 145 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.3% | 139 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.1% | 58 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 134 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 125 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 122 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 107 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 103 |
| 6 | Washers | 102 |
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 | 33.8% | 642 |
| 2 | Tyres | 29.5% | 560 |
| 3 | Brakes | 28.0% | 531 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 13.5% | 256 |
| 5 | Other defects | 13.0% | 246 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.2% | 232 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 276 | 25.4% |
| 60-90k | 603 | 27.7% |
| 90-120k | 628 | 31.9% |
| 120-150k | 260 | 33.9% |
| 150k+ | 106 | 32.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,164 | 30.3% |
| Petrol | 734 | 28.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 418 | 28.9% |
| 2022 | 399 | 27.3% |
| 2023 | 388 | 28.6% |
| 2024 | 368 | 30.7% |
| 2025 | 325 | 32.3% |
What to check before buying a 2011 ProCeed
On a 2011 ProCeed, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 18.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (18.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (14.6% 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 (14.5% 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 2011 Kia ProCeeds pass their MOT?
70.5% of the 1,898 2011 Kia ProCeed MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Kia ProCeed?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.6% of tests, followed by suspension (14.6%).
Does the 2011 ProCeed get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.4% in the 30-60k band to 32.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,898 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.