2021 KIA Proceed GT-Line ISG 1.5L Petrol · WN71 RLY

A clear mechanical theme emerges from the DVSA record on this 2021 Kia Proceed GT-Line, centred on a recurring front suspension linkage issue. On the most recent test dated 12 September 2025 the vehicle passed, yet advisories were issued for both the nearside and offside front suspension arm pin or bush wear, identical to the findings recorded on the 7 September 2024 pass. The fact that the same components have been flagged on two consecutive annual tests, with no recorded resolution between them, suggests the wear has either progressed slowly or has not yet been rectified. The 2024 test additionally noted nearside front brake pad wear and wear on both front brake discs, although these were deemed within acceptable limits and have not reappeared on the 2025 record. Across the two documented MOT events there are no failures, but the persistent advisories point to a front-end that is gradually accumulating wear rather than remaining static. With 41,942 miles recorded over approximately five years, the vehicle sits at an annual accumulation rate of around 8,388 miles per year, which is broadly consistent with typical private or commuter usage for its age. There are no unusual gaps in the testing history that would suggest extended periods off the road, and the mileage progression between the 2024 and 2025 tests reflects ordinary year-on-year accumulation rather than any sudden spikes or stagnation. This level of usage means the consumable components have seen moderate but not excessive service, although it also confirms that wear items such as brake pads, discs, and suspension bushes have been subjected to regular road loads. The absence of any emissions or structural advisories across the recorded tests further supports a usage profile consistent with routine road driving rather than harsh or neglectful conditions. For a prospective buyer, the priority attention items are the front suspension arms and their bushes, particularly the pin or bush joints referenced in both MOT advisories. On a test drive, listen carefully for any clonking, knocking, or rattling noise from the front end when traversing speed bumps, potholes, or uneven road surfaces, as this would indicate the bushes have worn beyond the advisory threshold. With the engine running and the vehicle stationary, applying mild steering inputs left and right can sometimes reveal slack or play through the linkages. It is also worth feeling for vagueness in the steering response or any wandering at speed, which can accompany worn front suspension joints. A simple visual inspection beneath the front of the vehicle, or ideally a ramp check, would help confirm whether the original advisories have been addressed since the last test or whether the components remain unchanged. The brake-related advisories from the 2024 test, covering nearside front pad wear and both front disc wear, are less pressing given they did not reappear in 2025, but they remain worth verifying on inspection. Check the current pad material thickness and measure disc wear if accessible, as the front discs on a Proceed GT-Line typically have a minimum thickness specification stamped on the hub or disc edge. During a road test, feel for any brake pedal pulsation through the foot, which would suggest disc runout or uneven wear, and listen for grinding or squealing from the front calipers on light application. Given the pattern of front-end wear evident in the record, a buyer should also budget for likely replacement of the front suspension bushes, and potentially the arms themselves, within the medium term, as components flagged on two consecutive tests rarely improve without intervention.