2012 Kia Proceed — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 662 MOT tests analysed for the 2012 Kia Proceed, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes. Its pass rate of 73.0% was below the average for cars of a similar age (79.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 31.5% in the 120-150k group versus 21.3% in the 30-60k group.

Pass rate

662

MOT tests analysed

27.0%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2012 Kia Proceed
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Lighting & signalling	20.7%	137
2	Suspension	12.8%	85
3	Brakes	8.5%	56
4	Tyres	8.3%	55
5	Visibility	5.6%	37
6	Steering	4.1%	27

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2012 Kia Proceed
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Position lamp	58
2	Stop lamp	47
3	Headlamp	41
4	Ball joint dust cover	30
5	Tread depth	26
6	Washers	26

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2012 Kia Proceed
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Suspension	33.1%	219
2	Tyres	30.5%	202
3	Brakes	26.3%	174
4	Other defects	18.6%	123
5	Lighting & signalling	18.3%	121
6	Body, structure & corrosion	8.5%	56

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2012 Proceed
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
30-60k	89	21.3%
60-90k	217	25.8%
90-120k	216	28.2%
120-150k	108	31.5%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

By fuel type

Fail rate by fuel type — 2012 Proceed
Fuel	Tests	Fail rate
Diesel	477	27.5%
Petrol	185	25.9%

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2012 Proceed
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2021	128	23.4%
2022	135	25.9%
2023	144	29.2%
2024	138	29.0%
2025	117	27.4%

What to check before buying a 2012 Proceed

Before buying a 2012 Kia Proceed, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 20.7% of tests for this year.

Lighting & signalling (20.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Suspension (12.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Brakes (8.5% 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 2012 Kia Proceeds pass their MOT?

73.0% of the 662 2012 Kia Proceed MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.0% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2012 Kia Proceed?

Lighting & signalling, recorded in 20.7% of tests, followed by suspension (12.8%).

Does the 2012 Proceed get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 21.3% in the 30-60k band to 31.5% in the 120-150k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 662 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.