Kia Proceed reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Kia Proceed is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 86 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 352 of 442, and 24.7% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is tread depth (2.8% of tests).
Ranked 352 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 5,386 Kia Proceeds aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 24.7% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Kia Proceed is 16% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 14.3% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
24.7%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
14.3%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
9,300
Typical age at test: 5 years
Kia Proceed MOT failure rate by age
Most common Kia Proceed MOT faults
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3% of tests
- Position lamp: not working2.1% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9% of tests
What the Kia Proceed fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 8.5% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 7.9% | 1.1× as often |
| Brakes | 7.2% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Suspension | 5.1% | About average |
| Visibility | 5.1% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Steering | 2.4% | ▲ 2.2× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.1% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Body and structure | 1.3% | ▼ 25% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.3% | ▼ 44% less often |
| Wheels | 0.3% | About average |
What MPG does the Kia Proceed do?
Official economy for the Kia Proceed ranges from 39.3 to 56.5mpg across the 31 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2021–2024). A typical petrol version manages 44.8mpg and a typical diesel 54.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
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Any Kia Proceed first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Official figures for 31 versions sold in the UK between 2021 and 2024.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
39.3–56.5 mpg
CO2
130–163 g/km
Power
103–204 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProCeed GT-Line'103 PS · Manual · listed 2024 | Petrol | 47.9 mpg | 133g | £200 | 32% |
| ProCeed GT-Line'103 PS · DCT · listed 2024 | Petrol | 47.9 mpg | 134g | £200 | 32% |
| ProCeed GT-Line S'103 PS · DCT · listed 2024 | Petrol | 44.8 mpg | 144g | £200 | 34% |
| ProCeed GT-Line' 1.5 T-Gdi 158bhp MT6 ISG118 PS · MT6 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 48.7 mpg | 130g | £200 | 32% |
| ProCeed 'GT-Line' 1.5 T-GDi 158bhp 6-speed manual ISG118 PS · MT6 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 48.7 mpg | 131g | £200 | 32% |
| ProCeed 'GT-Line' 1.5 T-GDi 158bhp 7-speed auto DCT ISG118 PS · DCT7 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 47.9 mpg | 133g | £200 | 32% |
| ProCeed GT-Line S' 1.5 T-GDI 158bhp DCT7118 PS · DCT7 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 46.3 mpg | 138g | £200 | 33% |
| ProCeed 'GT-Line S' 1.5 T-GDi 158bhp 7-speed auto DCT ISG118 PS · DCT7 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 46.3 mpg | 139g | £200 | 33% |
| ProCeed 'GT' 1.6 T-GDi 201bhp 7-speed auto DCT ISG150 PS · DCT7 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 41.5 mpg | 154g | £200 | 36% |
| ProCeed GT-Line 1.6 CRDi 134bhp 6-speed manual ISG136 PS · 6MT · listed 2021 | Diesel | 56.5 mpg | 132g | £200 | – |
| ProCeed GT-Line 1.6 CRDi 134bhp 7-speed auto DCT ISG136 PS · 7DCT · listed 2021 | Diesel | 54.3 mpg | 136g | £200 | – |
| ProCeed GT-Line 1.6 CRDi 134bhp 7-speed auto DCT ISG with ADAP136 PS · 7DCT · listed 2021 | Diesel | 54.3 mpg | 136g | £200 | – |
| ProCeed 'GT-Line' 1.6 CRDi 134bhp 6-speed manual ISG136 PS · 6MT · listed 2021 | Diesel | 56.5 mpg | 131g | £200 | – |
| ProCeed 'GT-Line' 1.6 CRDi 134bhp 7-speed auto DCT ISG136 PS · 7DCT · listed 2021 | Diesel | 54.3 mpg | 136g | £200 | – |
| ProCeed 'GT-Line' 1.6 CRDi 134bhp 7-speed auto DCT ISG with ADAP136 PS · 7DCT · listed 2021 | Diesel | 54.3 mpg | 136g | £200 | – |
Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 31 versions.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Kia Proceed reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Kia Proceed is 16% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 86 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Kia Proceed?
The most common MOT fault is “Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm”, found in 2.8% of tests. It fails on steering and brakes more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Kia Proceed do?
Official economy for the Kia Proceed ranges from 39.3 to 56.5mpg across the 31 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2021–2024). A typical petrol version manages 44.8mpg and a typical diesel 54.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Kia Proceed?
Any Kia Proceed first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Kia Proceeds fail their MOT?
24.7% of Kia Proceeds aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 14.3% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Kia Proceed combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.