Car statistics
Kia Pro Ceed statistics
How many Kia Pro Ceeds are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 7,449 DVSA MOT tests.
- Licensed in Great Britain 18,690 −2.3% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 434 Off the road, not taxed
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 79.1% Cars of the same ages 82.4%
- Rank by number licensed No. 250 of 1,159 models we cover
- Peak year 2024 18,925 licensed
- Average annual mileage 8,636 miles a year
How many Kia Pro Ceeds are left in Great Britain?
There were 18,690 Kia Pro Ceeds licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 434 declared off the road (SORN). That is 1.2% fewer than the peak of 18,925 in 2024.
Kia Pro Ceeds licensed in Great Britain
Numbers peaked in 2024 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 276 |
| 2010 | 1,892 |
| 2011 | 3,060 |
| 2012 | 4,363 |
| 2013 | 5,808 |
| 2014 | 7,117 |
| 2015 | 8,314 |
| 2016 | 9,471 |
| 2017 | 10,125 |
| 2018 | 10,333 |
| 2019 | 11,969 |
| 2020 | 12,702 |
| 2021 | 13,955 |
| 2022 | 15,216 |
| 2023 | 16,890 |
| 2024 | 18,925 |
| 2025 | 18,918 |
| 2026 | 18,690 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Kia Pro Ceed MOT reliability
In 2025, 79.1% of Kia Pro Ceed MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Kia Pro Ceeds tested pass 82.4% of the time, so the Kia Pro Ceed does worse than average for its age, by 3.3 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 76.4%.
MOT first-time pass rate by age: Kia Pro Ceed vs all cars
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Kia Pro Ceed | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 88.1% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 83.1% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 82.6% | 83.0% |
| 11–14 years | 56.4% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 51.7% | 58.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Kia Pro Ceed MOT failures
Tyres is the most common reason a Kia Pro Ceed fails its MOT, appearing on 34.7% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 8.4% of Kia Pro Ceed tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
Most common MOT failure categories
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres | 34.7% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 30.0% |
| Brakes | 28.7% |
| Visibility | 19.5% |
| Suspension | 17.5% |
| Steering | 8.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.1% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common Kia Pro Ceed MOT defects and advisories
The single most common reason a Kia Pro Ceed failed its MOT in 2025 was “Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm”, on 11.5% of 1,560 failed tests. 46.5% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Most common reasons for failure
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 11.5% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 11.4% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 10.9% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 10.8% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 8.3% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 5.7% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.5% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.4% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.3% |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements Brakes | 5.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common advisories
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 18.6% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 12.8% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 8.6% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 7.3% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 5.7% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 3.3% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 3.2% |
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively Brakes | 2.4% |
| Nail in tyre Non-component advisories | 2.2% |
| Tyres: cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 2.2% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Kia Pro Ceed by year
4 years of the Kia Pro Ceed, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2022 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (87.8% passed first time) and the 2021 cars worst (83.1%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,922 | 1,914 | 82.3% |
| 2020 | 943 | 961 | 83.4% |
| 2021 | 1,279 | 1,281 | 83.1% |
| 2022 | 1,707 | 1,673 | 87.8% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered. Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
Kia Pro Ceed annual mileage
The average Kia Pro Ceed covers 8,636 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
Average annual mileage by age
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 9,454 |
| 6–7 years | 9,167 |
| 11–14 years | 6,645 |
| 15–19 years | 5,846 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Kia Pro Ceed registrations over time
Registrations of Kia Pro Ceeds for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 2,385 in 2023. In 2025, 478 were registered.
Registered for the first time, by year
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 279 |
| ’10 | 1,996 |
| ’11 | 1,340 |
| ’12 | 903 |
| ’13 | 1,480 |
| ’14 | 1,701 |
| ’15 | 1,442 |
| ’16 | 1,270 |
| ’17 | 943 |
| ’18 | 526 |
| ’19 | 1,982 |
| ’20 | 1,008 |
| ’21 | 1,310 |
| ’22 | 1,681 |
| ’23 | 2,385 |
| ’24 | 2,384 |
| ’25 | 478 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Kia Pro Ceed engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 19,815 Kia Pro Ceeds licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 44.2% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc, and 38.6% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc. The share with an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc has grown from 0.0% in 2014 to 38.6%. Diesels made up 51.9% of those licensed in 2014 and 25.8% in 2025.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 8,752 licensed | 44.2% |
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 7,642 licensed | 38.6% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 2,787 licensed | 14.1% |
| 901cc to 1,000cc 634 licensed | 3.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,401–1,500cc | Petrol | 7,641 | 38.6% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 5,119 | 25.8% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 3,633 | 18.3% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 2,787 | 14.1% |
| 901–1,000cc | Petrol | 633 | 3.2% |
Engine sizes, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,401–1,500cc | 1,301–1,400cc | 901–1,000cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 75.9% | 0.0% | 24.1% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 75.5% | 0.0% | 23.6% | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 75.8% | 0.0% | 21.7% | 2.4% |
| 2017 | 75.6% | 0.0% | 20.1% | 4.3% |
| 2018 | 74.9% | 0.0% | 19.2% | 5.8% |
| 2019 | 71.5% | 0.0% | 23.2% | 5.3% |
| 2020 | 70.3% | 0.0% | 24.7% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | 65.4% | 7.3% | 22.8% | 4.5% |
| 2022 | 60.1% | 15.7% | 20.1% | 4.1% |
| 2023 | 52.9% | 26.3% | 17.2% | 3.6% |
| 2024 | 45.8% | 36.3% | 14.8% | 3.2% |
| 2025 | 44.2% | 38.6% | 14.1% | 3.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Fuel type, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 48.1% | 51.9% |
| 2015 | 51.7% | 48.3% |
| 2016 | 50.8% | 49.2% |
| 2017 | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| 2018 | 51.6% | 48.4% |
| 2019 | 54.6% | 45.4% |
| 2020 | 55.4% | 44.6% |
| 2021 | 59.3% | 40.7% |
| 2022 | 63.5% | 36.5% |
| 2023 | 68.3% | 31.7% |
| 2024 | 72.9% | 27.1% |
| 2025 | 74.2% | 25.8% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
Kia Pro Ceed fuel economy and CO2
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Kia Pro Ceed from 2008 to 2024. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2024), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 39.3 to 56.5 mpg, with CO2 of 130 to 163 g/km. On the older NEDC test (listings 2008 to 2017), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 38.2 to 74.3 mpg, with CO2 of 99 to 171 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 petrol | 42.8–45.6 | 141–150 | 2019–2021 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 10 |
| 1.5 petrol | 44.8–48.7 | 130–144 | 2021–2024 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d | 17 |
| 1.6 petrol | 39.3–41.5 | 153–163 | 2019–2024 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 6 |
| 1.6 diesel | 54.3–56.5 | 131–136 | 2019–2021 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 6 |
Older NEDC figures, listed 2008 to 2017 (5 engine and fuel groups)
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 petrol | 57.6 | 113–115 | 2016–2017 | Euro 6 | 3 |
| 1.4 petrol | 46.3–48.7 | 138–145 | 2009–2017 | Euro 4 to Euro 6 | 9 |
| 1.6 petrol | 38.2–52.3 | 124–171 | 2008–2017 | Euro 4 to Euro 6 | 31 |
| 1.6 diesel | 58.9–74.3 | 99–126 | 2008–2017 | Euro 4 to Euro 6 | 32 |
| 2.0 diesel | 50.4 | 149 | 2008–2009 | Euro 4 | 1 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
- Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
- NEDC figures (in VCA’s data until September 2018) and WLTP figures (from the 2019 guide) come from different tests, so they are shown separately and should not be compared.
- Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “pro_cee'd”, “ProCeed”, “ProCeed MY20”, “ProCeed MY22”. How we use VCA’s figures.
Kia Pro Ceed safety recalls
We found no recalls for the Kia Pro Ceed in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Kia Pro Ceed. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Compare the Kia Pro Ceed with other Kia models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Pro Ceed | 18,690 | −2.3% | 434 | 250 | Petrol |
| Kia Sportage | 414,357 | +10.5% | 7,258 | 13 | Petrol |
| Kia Picanto | 217,822 | +3.1% | 6,213 | 35 | Petrol |
| Kia Niro | 133,742 | +9.1% | 654 | 70 | Hybrid |
| Kia Ceed | 121,632 | −2.8% | 3,905 | 79 | Petrol |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 19,124 Pro Ceed records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 7,449 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
- First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
- Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
- MOT figures cover normal tests of cars aged three and over in 2025; retests are excluded. Age is rounded to the nearest year.
- DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
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