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DK53 UCY

2003 Proton Wira

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,641 mi
Last recorded84,641 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 UCY
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 84,641 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 84,641 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 80,080 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 73,763 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 73,584 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 66,805 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 61,306 miles

both rear tyres forming age cracks

hand brake close to no reserve travel

mild bind o/s/r wheel when spun up

Pass 31 Aug 2013 55,698 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 48,630 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 39,512 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 39,512 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 32,570 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 26,454 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,106 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,179 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 14,170 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Wira?

Based on 57,151 MOT tests across 5,746 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
4,884
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
5,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 5,753
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,573
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,960
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,578
Stop lamp not working 1,305
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DK53 UCY is a 2003 Proton Wira in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Proton Wira models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 40,913 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Wira fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 5,753 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK53 UCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Wira typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Proton Wira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DK53 UCY registered?

DK53 UCY is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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