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EJ57 UEY

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,526 mi
Last recorded132,526 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 UEY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 132,526 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 129,867 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 126,598 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens smashed.

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 122,902 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens is damaged

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2023 122,897 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens is damaged

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2022 119,116 miles

Exhaust heat shield fixings are corroded aand blowing

Front Tyre wear is uneven

Front Tyres are perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2022 119,115 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield fixings are corroded aand blowing

Front Tyre wear is uneven

Front Tyres are perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2021 115,361 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall ageing and has a nail in it

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall ageing

exhaust front heat shield loose

Pass 6 Jan 2020 112,657 miles

Nearside Front FOG LAMP LENS IS DAMAGED

REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

SILL COVERS FITTED

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS

Fail 6 Jan 2020 112,655 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front FOG LAMP LENS IS DAMAGED

REAR SCREEN WASH OPERATION IS POOR

REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

REAR WIPER IS POOR

SILL COVERS FITTED

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS

Pass 9 Jan 2019 108,392 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS BELOW MAX LINE

Nearside Front FOG LAMP LENS IS DAMAGED

REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 9 Jan 2018 104,467 miles

ALL TYRES ARE PERISHED

FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

FRONT TYRES ARE CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

N/S FRONT FOG LAMP LENS IS DAMAGED

N/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT GAITER IS PERISHED

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 16 Jan 2017 100,082 miles

FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

N/S FRONT FOG LAMP LENS IS DAMAGED

SILL COVERS FITTED

TYRES ARE PERISHED

Fail 11 Jan 2017 100,082 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

N/S FRONT FOG LAMP LENS IS DAMAGED

N/S REAR BRAKE CALIPER IS DAMP

SILL COVERS FITTED

TYRES ARE PERISHED

Pass 11 Jan 2016 94,530 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 88,962 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 82,616 miles

n/s front fog lamp lens is damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2013 76,985 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 59,691 miles

O/S/F/Headlight at low limit.Rear tyres wearing at edges.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 43,183 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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EJ57 UEY is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ57 UEY, 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.

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What year was EJ57 UEY registered?

EJ57 UEY is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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