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2022 Kia Proceed GT ISG S-A: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2022 Kia Proceed GT ISG S-As, from 268 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 268 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

268MOT tests in 2025
84%pass first time (all 2022 cars: 89%)
9,700typical miles a year
2.8×the usual rate for brake pads

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2022 Kia Proceed GT ISG S-As than on all cars registered in 2022.

  • Brake pads2.8× usual
    Kia Proceed GT ISG S-A
    13.1% All 2022 cars
    4.6%

    Failed outright at MOT: 3%, against 0.8% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £75–£175 (one axle) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for squealing or grinding when braking, and look through the wheel at how much pad is left.

  • Brake discs2.6× usual
    Kia Proceed GT ISG S-A
    11.9% All 2022 cars
    4.6%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0.7%, against 0.2% of all 2022 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 2022 Kia Proceed GT ISG S-A MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Tyres
    29% 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
    21% 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
    4% of testsRough price £10–£80

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

  • Suspension
    4% 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.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    4% of testsRough price £15–£250

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

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    3% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2021190Tyres 26%
2020172Tyres 31%
2019476Tyres 29%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2022 Kia Proceed GT ISG S-As registered in 2022. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score