2010 Kia Proceed diesel: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2010 Kia Proceed diesel?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2010 Kia Proceed diesel than on all cars registered in 2010.

• Anti-roll bar link joints3.9× usual
  Kia Proceed

  14.8% All 2010 cars

  3.8%

  Failed outright at MOT: 5%, against 1.5% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

• Braking performance2.6× usual
  Kia Proceed

  15.5% All 2010 cars

  6%

  Failed outright at MOT: 6.8%, against 2.4% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£350 our estimate

  At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.

• Headlight aim2.9× usual
  Kia Proceed

  13.5% All 2010 cars

  4.7%

  Failed outright at MOT: 13.5%, against 4.7% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £20–£60 our estimate

  At the viewing: Park facing a wall at night or in a garage and check both headlight beams sit level. Aim is a cheap adjustment.

• Steering rack8.7× usual
  Kia Proceed

  8.7% All 2010 cars

  1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 2.2%, against 0.5% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£450 our estimate

  At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

• Suspension arm3.2× usual
  Kia Proceed

  9.8% All 2010 cars

  3.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 2.4%, against 0.4% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.

Common 2010 Kia Proceed diesel MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2010 Kia Proceed diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Suspension
  56% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Lights and electrics
  44% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Brakes
  42% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Tyres
  39% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Steering
  19% of testsRough price £100–£450

  At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  17% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2010 Kia Proceed diesel

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Any recent work on the anti-roll bar link joints? (Flagged at MOT 3.9× as often on the 2010 Kia Proceed diesel as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the braking performance? (Flagged at MOT 2.6× as often on the 2010 Kia Proceed diesel as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the headlight aim? (Flagged at MOT 2.9× as often on the 2010 Kia Proceed diesel as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?