2023 Kia ProCeed — MOT failures & pass rate
371 MOT tests on the 2023 Kia ProCeed are in this dataset, and 90.8% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (5.8% fail rate), the 2023 ProCeed comes out 3.4pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.6%) and visibility (3.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and washers — wipers alone was recorded 7 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 11.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 2.0% of tests failed in 2023 against 7.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.6% | 17 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.0% | 11 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 6 |
| 4 | Road wheels | 0.8% | 3 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.8% | 3 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 7 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 6 |
| 3 | Washers | 5 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 5 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 5 |
| 6 | Attachment | 4 |
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 | 11.6% | 43 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.5% | 28 |
| 3 | Other defects | 2.7% | 10 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.1% | 4 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 4 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.1% | 4 |
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 | 278 | 7.5% |
| 30-60k | 89 | 14.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 50 | 2.0% |
| 2024 | 172 | 12.8% |
| 2025 | 149 | 7.4% |
What to check before buying a 2023 ProCeed
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.6% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.6% 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 (3.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2023 Kia ProCeeds pass their MOT?
90.8% of the 371 2023 Kia ProCeed MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2023 Kia ProCeed?
Tyres, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by visibility (3.0%).
Does the 2023 ProCeed get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.5% in the 0-30k band to 14.6% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 371 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.