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A14 KFA

2000 Proton Compact

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,527 mi
Last recorded89,527 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 KFA
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 89,527 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 89,527 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 72,149 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 72,149 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 67,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres perished

o/s/r & n/s/r wheels are buckled

suspect the welding repairs are inadequate but cant visually inspect due to excessive amounts of underseal

Fail 20 Apr 2013 67,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres perished

o/s/r & n/s/r wheels are buckled

Pass 29 Mar 2012 63,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perished o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,891 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 58,891 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 55,175 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front + n/s rear tyre edges perished/cracks

front washer jet(s) blocking up

offside front + rear wiper blade worn/split

Pass 19 Mar 2009 51,457 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing/cracked

n/s rear seat backrest loose but locking

n/s rear tyre small cut in tread and outer sidewall

outer sills covered (not visible)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 51,459 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing/cracked

handbrake travel high

n/s rear seat backrest loose but locking

n/s rear tyre small cut in tread and outer sidewall

outer sills covered (not visible)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 47,451 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,489 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,301 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 39,301 miles

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

small chunk in nearside outer tyre sidewall

How Reliable is the Proton Compact?

Based on 17,101 MOT tests across 2,067 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
4,368
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,067
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,657
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 749
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 744
Brake pipe excessively corroded 701
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A14 KFA is a 2000 Proton Compact in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Proton Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 58,022 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,657 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A14 KFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Proton Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A14 KFA is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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