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DK08 HFO

2008 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,470 mi
Last recorded86,470 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 HFO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 86,470 miles

Front Bumper Slightly Insecure

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 85,022 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion under car and on suspension parts

Pass 11 Jul 2023 83,674 miles

Offside Outer mirror glass deteriorated

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 79,312 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 70,128 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 62,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 62,173 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 60,967 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 57,662 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 53,672 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 49,985 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 49,984 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 45,665 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 39,090 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2013 32,739 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 18,975 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 HFO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HFO, 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 HFO registered?

DK08 HFO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DK08 HFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK08 HFO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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