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AP57 CTY

2007 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,346 mi
Last recorded106,346 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 CTY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 106,346 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake light is illuminated when handbrake isn't up

Fail 18 Jul 2025 106,301 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint to back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan near sub frame mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing under bonnet. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking servo pipe . (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing under bonnet. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

n/s /r and o/s/r rear lower quarter panels rotten and corroded but not affecting body strength.

Pass 15 Jul 2024 103,803 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust section poor. (6.1.2 (a))

both rear brake back plates poor , both rear lower iner quater panels poor .

Pass 4 Jul 2023 101,181 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 98,437 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively main box section across rear. (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 94,739 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 91,166 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 91,166 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S/F inner wing near engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/F floor slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 83,230 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 83,230 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 76,647 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 76,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 68,890 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 61,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 51,542 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 41,936 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 31,651 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2012 20,768 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 18,852 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 12,990 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 12,046 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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AP57 CTY is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AP57 CTY, 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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AP57 CTY is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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