2013 Kia ProCeed — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,701 MOT tests, the 2013 Kia ProCeed recorded a 76.5% pass rate. That is 3.4 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 20.1%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (11.3%) and brakes (8.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are track rod end, service brake performance and headlamp — track rod end alone was recorded 131 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 14.1% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 24.2% once past 150k.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 3.6pp more often than petrol ones (25.1% vs 21.5%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 28.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 18.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 26.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.3% | 192 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.6% | 146 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.1% | 138 |
| 4 | Steering | 7.2% | 123 |
| 5 | Tyres | 5.2% | 88 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.8% | 64 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Track rod end | 131 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 62 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 61 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 61 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 53 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 53 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 28.8% | 490 |
| 2 | Tyres | 27.1% | 461 |
| 3 | Suspension | 19.6% | 334 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 8.8% | 150 |
| 5 | Other defects | 7.9% | 134 |
| 6 | Steering | 6.6% | 112 |
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 | 71 | 14.1% |
| 30-60k | 388 | 17.8% |
| 60-90k | 691 | 23.2% |
| 90-120k | 407 | 28.0% |
| 120-150k | 111 | 35.1% |
| 150k+ | 33 | 24.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 947 | 25.1% |
| Petrol | 754 | 21.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 333 | 18.3% |
| 2022 | 352 | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 350 | 24.3% |
| 2024 | 339 | 25.1% |
| 2025 | 327 | 26.6% |
What to check before buying a 2013 ProCeed
On a 2013 ProCeed, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 11.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (11.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.6% 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.
- Suspension (8.1% 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.
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 2013 Kia ProCeeds pass their MOT?
76.5% of the 1,701 2013 Kia ProCeed MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Kia ProCeed?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.3% of tests, followed by brakes (8.6%).
Does the 2013 ProCeed get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.1% in the 0-30k band to 24.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,701 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.