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AO57 ZTL

2007 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,023 mi
Last recorded93,023 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 ZTL
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2025 93,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor holed as per marking (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor holed as per marking (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bumper support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bumper support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2024 80,536 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 80,526 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 67,311 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r behind bumper vehicle corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Fail 16 Oct 2023 67,309 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r behind bumper vehicle corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Fail 3 Oct 2023 67,247 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced NEEDS WELDING (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front LOWER ARM CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 59,909 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 54,815 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 53,505 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 51,204 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 49,283 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 48,749 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 47,504 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 47,504 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 45,738 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 42,964 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 39,888 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 36,420 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,628 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,489 miles

How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?

Based on 59,272 MOT tests across 4,783 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
5,392
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,238
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,173
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,549
Registration plate lamp not working 1,436
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,406
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AO57 ZTL is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 47,381 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton GEN-2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO57 ZTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton GEN-2 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO57 ZTL is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 8 October 2007.

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