How many KIA Proceed cars are left?
At the end of 2026 Q1, DfT recorded 2,168 licensed and 2 SORN vehicles in the UK within the KIA Proceed generic-model group.
Looking at a Proceed?
Population figures cannot tell you whether one particular car is taxed, MOT-valid or safe to buy.
Check its registration free for the official tax, MOT and mileage record. If the car is still worth pursuing, the optional £9.99 full history check adds outstanding-finance, stolen and insurance write-off checks.
Wondering whether one particular Proceed is off the road? A free SORN check shows whether it is currently SORN, taxed or untaxed.
Is the Proceed disappearing?
2,168 are licensed as of 2026 Q1 — the highest count in the published series, so the Proceed is still arriving on UK roads rather than leaving them.
A falling population is worth knowing before you buy: it usually means fewer donor cars, fewer specialists and slower parts supply, and it is why a good example of a scarce model can hold its price while a neglected one is hard to sell at any price.
Fuel and when it shows up in the statistics
DfT codes every vehicle in the KIA Proceed generic-model group as petrol.
KIA Proceed first appears in the published DfT series in 2023 Q3. Earlier quarters in this file do not include it, so that quarter is not a production start date.
Proceed MOT pass rate
In 2024, 55% of 1,199 KIA Proceed MOTs passed first time — below the 71.2% UK average. Pass rate moves with age: 55.8% of cars aged 10–14 years passed first time, against 50.6% aged 15–30 years.
- Brake Performance — 12.2% of tests. The brakes underperformed on the rolling road. Expect brake work rather than an adjustment.
- Anti-roll Bars — 7.9% of tests. Worn anti-roll bar links or bushes. Inexpensive but often recurring.
- Position Lamps — 7.6% of tests. A side or tail light out. Usually a bulb.
- Suspension Arms — 7.4% of tests. Worn arms or bushes. A common age-related repair that affects handling and tyre wear.
Full age bands and failure notes are on the KIA Proceed MOT pass rate page.
Before you buy
- Brake Performance — 12.2% of tests in 2024. The brakes underperformed on the rolling road. Expect brake work rather than an adjustment.
- Anti-roll Bars — 7.9% of tests in 2024. Worn anti-roll bar links or bushes. Inexpensive but often recurring.
- Position Lamps — 7.6% of tests in 2024. A side or tail light out. Usually a bulb.
- Suspension Arms — 7.4% of tests in 2024. Worn arms or bushes. A common age-related repair that affects handling and tyre wear.
- Check the actual Proceed — These figures describe the model group. Enter the registration for that vehicle's free MOT, tax and mileage record before you pay a deposit.
Quarterly licensed and SORN counts
Every quarter DfT has published for this model group, newest first.
| Quarter | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 2,168 | 2 |
| 2025 Q4 | 2,132 | 20 |
| 2025 Q3 | 2,135 | 34 |
| 2025 Q2 | 2,134 | 27 |
| 2025 Q1 | 2,004 | 30 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1,646 | 23 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1,396 | 6 |
| 2024 Q2 | 735 | 1 |
| 2024 Q1 | 609 | 2 |
| 2023 Q4 | 252 | 0 |
| 2023 Q3 | 169 | 0 |
| 2023 Q2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Q1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Q4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Q3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Q2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Q1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Q4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Q3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Q2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Q1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Q4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Q3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Q2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Q1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Q4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Q3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Q2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Q1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Q4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Q3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Q2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Q1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Q4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Q3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Q2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Q1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Q4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Q3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Q2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Q1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Q4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Q3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Q2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Q1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Q4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Q3 | 0 | 0 |
Other KIA models
- Sportage — 432,443 licensed. MOT pass rate
- Picanto — 221,758 licensed. MOT pass rate
- Niro — 136,293 licensed. MOT pass rate
- Ceed — 125,667 licensed. MOT pass rate
- RIO — 97,333 licensed. MOT pass rate
- Stonic — 57,669 licensed. MOT pass rate
See how many of every KIA model are left
Common questions
How many KIA Proceed cars are left in the UK?
2,168 were licensed and 2 were SORN at the end of 2026 Q1, according to DfT and DVLA statistics for this generic-model group.
How many KIA Proceed cars are SORN?
2 are declared SORN, alongside 2,168 licensed, at the end of 2026 Q1.
Is the Proceed disappearing?
2,168 are licensed as of 2026 Q1 — the highest count in the published series, so the Proceed is still arriving on UK roads rather than leaving them.
What fuel is the Proceed coded as?
DfT codes every vehicle in the KIA Proceed generic-model group as petrol.
When does the Proceed appear in the UK statistics?
KIA Proceed first appears in the published DfT series in 2023 Q3. Earlier quarters in this file do not include it, so that quarter is not a production start date.
What is the KIA Proceed MOT pass rate?
In 2024, 55% of 1,199 KIA Proceed MOTs passed first time — below the 71.2% UK average.
What does the Proceed fail its MOT on?
The most common initial failure categories in 2024 are brake performance (12.2% of tests), anti-roll bars (7.9% of tests), position lamps (7.6% of tests).
Does this say whether one Proceed is a good buy?
No. These are population figures for the model group. Enter that vehicle's registration for its own free MOT, tax and mileage record.
Source and limitations
Source: Department for Transport and DVLA, df_VEH0120_UK. Released 2026-07-15 under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
DVLA make and model fields are administrative data and can contain omissions or inconsistencies. These statistics describe model groups, not an individual registration.
Confidential cells marked [c] represent between 1 and 4 vehicles and are treated as zero in aggregates, so totals can be slightly understated.