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2005 Proton Impian

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,072 mi
Last recorded82,072 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Proton Impian48,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 CSV
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 82,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack........ (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front...... (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 82,070 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack........ (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front...... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 71,792 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads are getting thin........

slight leak on steering rack........

Fail 4 Aug 2017 71,792 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads are getting thin........

slight leak on steering rack........

Pass 29 Jul 2016 62,891 miles

Offside Rear tyre is cracked.........

battery is loose........

both rear tyres are worn on the edges......

Fail 20 Jul 2016 62,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake........ (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracked.........

battery is loose........

both rear tyres are worn on the edges......

Pass 18 Jul 2015 52,452 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front and nearside rear tyres are worn on the edges.......

offside rear tyre is cracked......

Fail 6 Jul 2015 52,451 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front and nearside rear tyres are worn on the edges.......

offside rear tyre is cracked......

Pass 27 May 2014 46,863 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 41,030 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 41,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 36,513 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 36,513 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 30,510 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 30,510 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 24,917 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 20,506 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2009 20,506 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 16,553 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Impian?

Based on 29,773 MOT tests across 2,440 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,608
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,274
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 881
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 718
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BU05 CSV is a 2005 Proton Impian in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2005 Proton Impian models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 48,769 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 Impian fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU05 CSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Impian typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Proton Impian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU05 CSV is a 2005 Proton Impian, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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