2019 Kia ProCeed — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 9,035 MOT tests, the 2019 Kia ProCeed recorded an 87.8% pass rate. That is 2.1 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 10.2%. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 7.1% of all tests — 3.6 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, wipers and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 354 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 9.7% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 15.8% once past 90-120k.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 11.9% of the time against 13.0% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 24.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 2.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.1% | 645 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.5% | 319 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.1% | 278 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 202 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.2% | 110 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.3% | 27 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 354 |
| 2 | Wipers | 285 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 232 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 150 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 102 |
| 6 | Washers | 95 |
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 | 24.4% | 2,209 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.4% | 1,666 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.0% | 633 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.8% | 252 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.0% | 179 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 149 |
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 | 3,394 | 9.7% |
| 30-60k | 4,315 | 13.5% |
| 60-90k | 1,061 | 14.4% |
| 90-120k | 240 | 15.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 6,568 | 11.9% |
| Diesel | 2,467 | 13.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 73 | 2.7% |
| 2022 | 2,233 | 11.0% |
| 2023 | 2,251 | 12.1% |
| 2024 | 2,211 | 12.9% |
| 2025 | 2,267 | 13.2% |
What to check before buying a 2019 ProCeed
On a 2019 ProCeed, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (7.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (3.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (3.1% 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 2019 Kia ProCeeds pass their MOT?
87.8% of the 9,035 2019 Kia ProCeed MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Kia ProCeed?
Tyres, recorded in 7.1% of tests, followed by visibility (3.5%).
Does the 2019 ProCeed get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.7% in the 0-30k band to 15.8% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,035 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.