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2009 Kia Proceed: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2009 Kia Proceeds, from 159 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 159 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

159MOT tests in 2025
51%pass first time (all 2009 cars: 58%)
6,000typical miles a year
3.7×the usual rate for braking performance

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2009 Kia Proceeds than on all cars registered in 2009.

  • Braking performance3.7× usual
    Kia Proceed
    23.9% All 2009 cars
    6.4%

    Failed outright at MOT: 8.2%, against 2.4% of all 2009 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.

  • Brake discs2.1× usual
    Kia Proceed
    29.6% All 2009 cars
    14.4%

    Failed outright at MOT: 3.1%, against 1.1% of all 2009 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £150–£350 our estimate

    At the viewing: Look through the wheel at the brake disc: a deep lip at the edge or heavy scoring means they're worn. Feel for judder when braking.

By area

The share of 2009 Kia Proceed 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.

  • Brakes
    51% 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.

  • Lights and electrics
    36% 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
    35% 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.

  • Exhaust and emissions
    20% 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 engine or DPF warning lights.

  • Steering
    17% 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.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2014228Suspension 39%
2013259Suspension 42%
2011230Suspension 54%
2010278Suspension 55%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2009 Kia Proceeds registered in 2009. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score