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BU53 URK

2004 Proton Satria

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,913 mi
Last recorded82,913 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Proton Satria39,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 URK
MakeProton
ModelSatria
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 82,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 79,331 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 73,802 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 73,802 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

slight corosion on springs

slight corosion underneath floor front to rear

Fail 24 Jan 2011 73,692 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 65,693 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 65,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 57,010 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 57,010 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 47,571 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 37,670 miles

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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BU53 URK is a 2004 Proton Satria in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Proton Satria models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 39,234 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 BU53 URK, 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 22 years old, this Proton Satria is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU53 URK registered?

BU53 URK is a 2004 Proton Satria, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is BU53 URK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 URK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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