2019 KIA Proceed GT-Line ISG 1.4L Petrol · LE19 EPF

A clear mechanical theme emerges from this ProCeed's MOT record: headlamp aim and brake condition are the two areas where the vehicle has drawn attention from testers across multiple examinations. The most recent test on 29 November 2025 initially resulted in a failure on both front headlamps for being aimed too high, which is a straightforward adjustment rather than a structural defect, and the same vehicle passed the test on the same date once the headlamp aim had been corrected. Beyond this, the braking system has attracted advisories at every MOT for the past four years. Front brake discs were noted as worn, pitted or scored in June 2022, with the rear discs showing similar wear in June 2023, and by December 2024 the rear service brake was recorded as fluctuating. This is a consistent pattern of brake wear that warrants close inspection, particularly given the vehicle's age and accumulated mileage. Mileage accumulation for this 2019 ProCeed sits at 55,641 miles across seven years, giving an annual average of roughly 7,949 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a car of this age. The test history shows continuous annual testing from 2022 onwards with no gaps, indicating the vehicle has remained on the road consistently rather than being laid up for extended periods. The relatively even spread of annual tests without long absences suggests steady usage, and the brake wear pattern observed is consistent with a vehicle that has been driven regularly enough to keep the braking components active, yet has accumulated sufficient mileage for the discs to have reached a state requiring eventual replacement. For a prospective buyer, the brake components should be the primary focus of any pre-purchase inspection. The recorded pattern of pitted and scored front and rear discs, combined with the fluctuating rear brake performance, suggests that disc and pad replacement may be due or imminent. On a test drive, listen for any grinding, squealing or pulsation through the brake pedal, and check for pulling to one side under braking which could indicate a binding caliper. The rear brake fluctuation advisory specifically suggests inspecting the rear caliper mechanisms, handbrake adjustment and any sticking slider pins, as uneven rear braking force is often linked to caliper seizure rather than simply worn friction material. Visually inspecting the discs through the wheels for lipping, corrosion around the outer edge and surface scoring will give a clearer picture of remaining service life. The tyre-related advisories from 2022, which noted nearside and offside front tyres worn close to the legal limit and showing cracking or perishing, have not reappeared in later tests, suggesting the tyres were replaced at that stage. However, a subsequent advisory in June 2024 noted similar cracking on both rear tyres, which would warrant checking the current age and condition of all four tyres, including any spare, looking for sidewall cracking, tread depth and even wear across the axle. The headlamp aim failure is a minor rectification but is worth verifying during a road test by checking both dipped beam patterns against a flat wall, particularly if the vehicle has been loaded or if the suspension has sagged at the rear. Finally, although no structural corrosion or suspension component advisories have been recorded to date, it remains prudent on the test drive to listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, as components such as anti-roll bar links and control arm bushes on ProCeed models of this age can deteriorate without yet triggering an MOT advisory.