2022 KIA Proceed GT-Line ISG 1.5L Petrol · AX22 DZZ

The mechanical signature of this 2022 Kia Proceed GT-Line is one of consistent pass results, but the advisory history points to a developing wear pattern concentrated at the front axle and on the rear tyres. The most recent examination on 8 July 2026 concluded with a pass, yet three advisories were logged, including a front suspension arm pin or bush beginning to separate, and two rear tyres noted with feathered inner edges and slight deformity. This is not the first time the front end has drawn attention either, as the 2025 test similarly recorded front-related advisories, with both front road wheels flagged as slightly distorted and an offside front tyre recorded as worn close to the legal limit on its edge. The fact that advisory items are appearing on consecutive annual tests in similar locations suggests progressive component wear rather than isolated, one-off observations. Mileage accumulation of 37,301 miles over four years equates to roughly 9,300 miles annually, which is broadly in line with typical private use for a car of this age. There are no significant gaps in the testing history or sudden jumps in recorded mileage to suggest prolonged periods off the road, clock irregularities, or unusually high usage phases. This steady, moderate annual mileage profile is consistent with regular commuting and means the consumables such as tyres, brake components, and suspension bushes will have accrued normal levels of wear for a vehicle of this age, but not the accelerated degradation that very high mileage often produces. For a prospective buyer, the priority areas to investigate on inspection are the front suspension and the wheels. The advisory concerning a nearside front suspension arm pin or bush beginning to separate is particularly important, as this component will not have improved since the test and should be physically inspected for any slack, cracking of the bush rubber, or visible play when the wheel is levered by hand. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front end over uneven surfaces, particularly over speed humps and potholes, and feel for vagueness or shimmy in the steering. Given that both front wheels were recorded as slightly distorted in the previous test, it is worth checking for vibration through the steering wheel or brake pedal at higher speeds, which would indicate wheel distortion or tyre deformation. The brake pedal should be firm, and the car should track straight under braking without pulling to either side. The rear tyres warrant close attention as well, given that both were recently flagged with feathered inner edges and slight deformity. Feathering on the inner edge typically points to a tracking or geometry issue rather than simple wear, and the new owner should confirm whether a four-wheel alignment has been carried out and whether replacement tyres have resolved the wear pattern. Inspect the inner shoulders of any current rear tyres for stepped or uneven tread blocks, and verify that none of the tyres are approaching the 1.6mm legal minimum. With the front advisories accumulating and the rear tyres showing unusual wear, a thorough inspection on a lift or ramp before purchase is strongly advisable, ideally including a check of brake disc condition, caliper slide pins, and any signs of corrosion around the front hub assemblies.