CarVerify

Free Car Check

EJ57 UFA

2007 Proton GEN-2

Yellow Petrol 1332cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,818 mi
Last recorded126,818 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Proton
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 UFA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2020 126,818 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR PAN/ INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FRONT CROSSMEMBER HAS CORROSION BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE/ SUBFRAMES

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

Offside Rear FLOOR PAN/ INNER SILL

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 111,788 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 95,107 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 95,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 80,958 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 65,572 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2015 52,552 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 37,763 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 37,763 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 26,471 miles

All brake discs corroded.

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 26,471 miles

All brake discs corroded.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 26,450 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 23,764 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
Full Proton GEN-2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EJ57 UFA is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Yellow with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2007 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 47,381 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 EJ57 UFA, 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 19 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EJ57 UFA?

You can check the full history of EJ57 UFA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EJ57 UFA registered?

EJ57 UFA is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 19 October 2007.

Is EJ57 UFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ57 UFA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ57 UFA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EJ57 UFA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.