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DK08 HDU

2008 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

83,577 mi
Last recorded83,577 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 HDU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2024 83,577 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 76,982 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 75,376 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 74,749 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 74,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 73,572 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 73,572 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 71,458 miles

Front exhaust rubber hanger broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 71,458 miles

Front exhaust rubber hanger broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 66,735 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake caliper damp not showing signs of a leak

Fail 8 Jun 2018 66,735 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake caliper damp not showing signs of a leak

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 60,226 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 60,226 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 54,134 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2015 48,696 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 48,696 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 42,700 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 36,609 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 36,609 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 30,186 miles

back wiper split

n/s/f wiper split

Fail 19 Jun 2012 30,186 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

back wiper split

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 11 Jul 2011 24,294 miles

How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?

Based on 59,272 MOT tests across 4,783 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
5,392
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,238
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,173
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,549
Registration plate lamp not working 1,436
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,406
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DK08 HDU is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2008 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 46,351 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 GEN-2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK08 HDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton GEN-2 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK08 HDU registered?

DK08 HDU is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is DK08 HDU safe to buy?

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