Kia Proceed (2011)
2011 Kia Proceed
CarHunch analysed 378 real MOT records for the 2011 Kia Proceed. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 KIA PROCEED has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.8%, which sits 6.2 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, signalling below-average reliability. More concerning, 57.4% of these vehicles have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history—a genuinely high figure that suggests structural or safety issues are common in this cohort.
These Proceeds typically show 73,464 miles on the clock, which is reasonable for a 13-year-old car, but when they fail they fail comprehensively: the average vehicle racks up 3.92 failures and 21.3 advisories per test. If you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension, braking, and corrosion, as the advisory count hints at wear accumulating faster than peers.
What to check before buying a 2011 Kia Proceed
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 57.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (60%) | 226 | 72.4% | 4.15 |
| Petrol (40%) | 152 | 75.8% | 3.56 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Kia Proceed vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Kia Proceed vehicles fall between 57,053 and 87,933 miles.
2011 Kia Proceed — Still on the Road
221 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 59% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Kia Proceed
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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50.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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49.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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36.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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33.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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29.9%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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26.4%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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25.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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