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AE03 VUA

2003 Proton Wira

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,603 mi
Last recorded76,603 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 VUA
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 76,603 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 71,500 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 71,493 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2020 66,392 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 60,781 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 54,681 miles

Nearside Rear has cracks in outer side wall but no cords showing at present

Fail 19 Feb 2018 54,679 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear has cracks in outer side wall but no cords showing at present

Pass 3 Mar 2017 49,084 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 48,483 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 29 Jan 2015 46,849 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres cracking on outter tread

o/s front tyre perished

Fail 29 Jan 2015 46,849 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres cracking on outter tread

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 30 Jan 2014 44,104 miles

engine manangment light on

Pass 1 Feb 2013 41,850 miles

engine management light on

Fail 1 Feb 2013 41,850 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jan 2012 38,181 miles

engine management warning light on

Pass 1 Feb 2011 34,431 miles

Coolant leak

engine management light staying on

Pass 28 Jan 2010 30,317 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,307 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 26,307 miles

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 23,652 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 18,746 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 14,868 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Wira?

Based on 57,151 MOT tests across 5,746 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
4,884
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
5,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 5,753
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,573
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,960
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,578
Stop lamp not working 1,305
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AE03 VUA is a 2003 Proton Wira in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Proton Wira models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 40,913 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Wira fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 5,753 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE03 VUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Wira typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Proton Wira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE03 VUA is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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