Kia Proceed
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 7 years from 2,807 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
72%
Total Tests
2,807
Best Year
2014 (81%)
Years Covered
7
How reliable is the Kia Proceed?
Kia Proceed by Year
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About the Kia Proceed
The Kia Proceed has been tested 2,807 times in 2024 MOT data across 7 model years (2008 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2014 model is the most reliable with a 81% pass rate from 395 tests. The 2010 model has the lowest at 66%. The 15 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer KIA PROCEEDs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2008) averages 112,022 miles, while the newest (2014) averages 78,091 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Kia brand average of 86%, the Proceed is 14 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Kia models.
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