2014 Kia ProCeed — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2014 Kia ProCeed passed 81.7% of its 1,397 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (18.4% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and steering.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (7.2%) and brakes (6.6%) 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 aim — track rod end alone was recorded 98 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 0.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 26.2% once past 120-150k — 262.3× the risk.
The petrol cars hold up better: 17.0% fail against 20.4% for diesel, a 3.4-point gap across 1,397 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 15.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 23.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.2% | 101 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.6% | 92 |
| 3 | Steering | 6.0% | 84 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.7% | 80 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.6% | 50 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.4% | 47 |
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 | 98 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 48 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 35 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 32 |
| 5 | Wipers | 30 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 29 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 23.8% | 332 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.7% | 289 |
| 3 | Suspension | 13.6% | 190 |
| 4 | Steering | 6.9% | 96 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.8% | 81 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 4.6% | 64 |
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 | 44 | 0.0% |
| 30-60k | 462 | 13.2% |
| 60-90k | 560 | 21.1% |
| 90-120k | 254 | 23.2% |
| 120-150k | 61 | 26.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 842 | 17.0% |
| Diesel | 555 | 20.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 278 | 15.5% |
| 2022 | 277 | 16.3% |
| 2023 | 270 | 15.9% |
| 2024 | 280 | 20.0% |
| 2025 | 292 | 23.6% |
What to check before buying a 2014 ProCeed
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 7.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (7.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (6.6% 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.
- Steering (6.0% of tests): Play, leaks or worn track rod ends — affects handling and is a safety item. Typical repair: £150–£500.
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 2014 Kia ProCeeds pass their MOT?
81.7% of the 1,397 2014 Kia ProCeed MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Kia ProCeed?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.2% of tests, followed by brakes (6.6%).
Does the 2014 ProCeed get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 0.0% in the 0-30k band to 26.2% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,397 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.