Common problems by part
Kia ProCeed exhaust, emissions and leaks problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 6,128 MOT tests · Updated
At 3 years, 0.9 in 100 MOT tests of the Kia ProCeed failed on exhaust, emissions and leaks, against 0.5 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 6,128 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 54 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 4 ages from 3 to 6 years, 15,451 MOT tests
- Most common fail: Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, 0.4 per 100 MOT tests
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
0.9 fails per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.5 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 3 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
An exhaust, emissions and leaks fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.
What to check
Start the car from cold and look for smoke at the exhaust, listen for blowing joints, and look under the engine and gearbox for fresh oil or fluid drips.
Kia ProCeed exhaust, emissions and leaks fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6,128 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| 4 | 4,337 | 1.1 | 0.7 |
| 5 | 2,980 | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| 6 | 2,006 | 1.4 | 1.3 |
All first-use years of the Kia ProCeed pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the exhaust, emissions and leaks at 3 years
Fails
- Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits: 0.4 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.0. Petrol exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits MOT fail
Advisories (not fails)
- Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive: 0.4 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.2. Oil leak, but not excessive MOT advisory
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How to check on a test drive
Start the car from cold and look for smoke at the exhaust, listen for blowing joints, and look under the engine and gearbox for fresh oil or fluid drips.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive.
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Other Kia ProCeed problems
Exhaust, emissions and leaks on rival models
- Ford Focus exhaust, emissions and leaks problems: 1.2 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.9 for the Kia ProCeed (134,403 MOT tests)
- Audi A3 exhaust, emissions and leaks problems: 0.4 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.9 for the Kia ProCeed (77,290 MOT tests)
- BMW 2 Series exhaust, emissions and leaks problems: 0.3 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.9 for the Kia ProCeed (54,049 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Kia ProCeed have more exhaust, emissions and leaks problems than other cars?
0.9 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.5 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 6,128 MOT tests).
How common are Kia ProCeed exhaust, emissions and leaks problems?
0.9 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years failed on exhaust, emissions and leaks, against 0.5 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 6,128 MOT tests).
What is the most common Kia ProCeed exhaust, emissions and leaks fail?
0.4 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years: Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (26 MOT tests with it).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 15,451 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare