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AP08 FKU

2008 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,822 mi
Last recorded41,822 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 FKU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 41,822 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 41,822 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 41,728 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 41,593 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 39,733 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 33,690 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 33,690 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 27,017 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 26,795 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 26,792 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 26,674 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 26,174 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 26,174 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn low on edges

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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AP08 FKU is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 46,351 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 AP08 FKU, 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 18 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP08 FKU registered?

AP08 FKU is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is AP08 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 FKU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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