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BV53 AKY

2003 Proton Impian

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,389 mi
Last recorded90,389 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Proton Impian52,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 AKY
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 90,389 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 90,388 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 81,754 miles

front lower arms corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2010 76,535 miles

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

nearside headlamp damaged beam pattern ok

offside rear tyre has cut in side wall unable to see cords

Fail 19 Nov 2009 68,818 miles

N/S front fog light lens cracked

N/S headlamp chipped

N/S rear handbrake cable bracket broken

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 68,818 miles

N/S front fog light lens cracked

N/S headlamp chipped

N/S rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 57,449 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 57,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 44,300 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 31,111 miles

both rear tyres worn 2.5/3mm

nearside front fog lamp cracked lens

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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BV53 AKY is a 2003 Proton Impian in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Proton Impian models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 52,107 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV53 AKY, 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 23 years old, this Proton Impian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV53 AKY is a 2003 Proton Impian, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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