2010 Kia Proceed petrol: common problems and MOT failures

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

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

• Anti-roll bar link joints3.3× usual
  Kia Proceed

  12.6% All 2010 cars

  3.8%

  Failed outright at MOT: 5.1%, 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.

• Suspension arm3.1× usual
  Kia Proceed

  9.7% All 2010 cars

  3.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 2.2%, 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.

• Steering rack6.9× usual
  Kia Proceed

  6.9% All 2010 cars

  1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1.6%, 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.

• Exhaust emissions (catalyst)5.2× usual
  Kia Proceed

  7.3% All 2010 cars

  1.4%

  Failed outright at MOT: 7.1%, against 1.3% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £175–£900 (catalytic converter) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Look for smoke when revving the warm engine and for an engine warning light.

• Sub-frame2.3× usual
  Kia Proceed

  11.5% All 2010 cars

  5.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0.5%, against 0.3% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £300–£1,000 our estimate

  At the viewing: Look underneath at the frame the suspension bolts to. Flaky rust or holes are expensive to fix.

Common 2010 Kia Proceed petrol MOT failures and advisories

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

• Suspension
  49% 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
  40% of testsRough price £10–£80

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

• Tyres
  34% 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.

• Brakes
  34% 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.

• Exhaust and emissions
  17% of testsRough price £100–£1,200

  At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for an engine warning light.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  13% 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 petrol

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 3.3× as often on the 2010 Kia Proceed petrol as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the suspension arm? (Flagged at MOT 3.1× as often on the 2010 Kia Proceed petrol as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the steering rack? (Flagged at MOT 6.9× as often on the 2010 Kia Proceed petrol as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?