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CX52 VRW

2003 Proton Satria

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,774 mi
Last recorded75,774 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Proton Satria41,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 VRW
MakeProton
ModelSatria
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 75,774 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 75,901 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 75,752 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 75,732 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 75,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 75,193 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 74,327 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 73,407 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 56,160 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 56,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 49,645 miles

Centre stop lamp disconnected

Fuel smell around the tank filler neck on the tank, no leaks visible

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 49,308 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fuel smell around the tank filler neck on the tank, no leaks visible

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,154 miles

Both front brake backing plates corroded

Both rear brake backing plates corroded

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 37,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 33,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 33,323 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 27,268 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front suspension components heavily corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 27,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake discs corroded

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front suspension components heavily corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 27,221 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 27,221 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 23,749 miles

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 9 Mar 2009 19,078 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 13,433 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 2,434 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 1,159 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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CX52 VRW is a 2003 Proton Satria in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CX52 VRW, 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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CX52 VRW is a 2003 Proton Satria, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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