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BV53 AKO

2003 Proton Satria

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,555 mi
Last recorded37,555 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Proton Satria41,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 AKO
MakeProton
ModelSatria
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 37,555 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 35,803 miles

creaking noise from offside rear(requires further investigation)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 35,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

creaking noise from offside rear(requires further investigation)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 31,681 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 31,678 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust rear rubber mount u/s

Pass 23 Oct 2012 29,905 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 29,905 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 28,073 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 28,073 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 25,824 miles

Brake pipes covered in underseal

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 23,802 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 23,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,514 miles

Front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2007 18,319 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 13,689 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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BV53 AKO is a 2003 Proton Satria in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV53 AKO, 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 BV53 AKO registered?

BV53 AKO is a 2003 Proton Satria, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is BV53 AKO safe to buy?

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