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BU03 YOV

2003 Proton Satria

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,935 mi
Last recorded113,935 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Proton Satria41,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 YOV
MakeProton
ModelSatria
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 113,935 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front indicator light condensating

offside of bulkhead corroding

Pass 19 Nov 2014 105,339 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 97,578 miles

slight leakage on power steering system

Fail 11 Nov 2013 97,578 miles

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

slight leakage on power steering system

Pass 20 Nov 2012 89,658 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 80,838 miles

rear n/plate slightly deteriated

Fail 21 Nov 2011 80,838 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear n/plate slightly deteriated

Pass 24 Nov 2010 71,835 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 71,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 71,547 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2009 67,878 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 62,021 miles

Oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Mar 2007 51,864 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 51,864 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 42,921 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 42,918 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Proton Satria?

Based on 31,089 MOT tests across 2,780 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
4,555
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,899
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,856
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,809
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,274
fog lamp not working 1,259
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BU03 YOV is a 2003 Proton Satria in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Proton Satria models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 41,761 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 Satria fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,899 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 YOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BU03 YOV registered?

BU03 YOV is a 2003 Proton Satria, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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