2020 Kia ProCeed — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 Kia ProCeed passed 89.0% of its 3,392 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 9.3% of the time, so this is 1.6pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.7%) and visibility (4.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 137 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 8.3% in the 0-30k band and 17.4% in the 90-120k band, a 9.1-point spread — more than double.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.2pp more often than petrol ones (12.4% vs 10.3%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 26.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 4.9% of tests failed in 2022 against 12.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.7% | 226 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.1% | 140 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.5% | 85 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 70 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 35 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 22 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 137 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 121 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 71 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 60 |
| 5 | Washers | 33 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 30 |
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 | 26.3% | 892 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.5% | 694 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.8% | 266 |
| 4 | Other defects | 7.6% | 258 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.4% | 81 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 32 |
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 | 1,364 | 8.3% |
| 30-60k | 1,493 | 12.1% |
| 60-90k | 387 | 13.7% |
| 90-120k | 115 | 17.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 2,290 | 10.3% |
| Diesel | 1,100 | 12.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 41 | 4.9% |
| 2023 | 1,122 | 10.0% |
| 2024 | 1,107 | 10.4% |
| 2025 | 1,122 | 12.8% |
What to check before buying a 2020 ProCeed
On a 2020 ProCeed, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (6.7% 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 (4.1% 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 (2.5% 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 2020 Kia ProCeeds pass their MOT?
89.0% of the 3,392 2020 Kia ProCeed MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Kia ProCeed?
Tyres, recorded in 6.7% of tests, followed by visibility (4.1%).
Does the 2020 ProCeed get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.3% in the 0-30k band to 17.4% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,392 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.