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FM08 KXA

2008 Proton GEN-2

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,097 mi
Last recorded90,097 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 KXA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 90,097 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 89,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement parking brake release spring/pivot (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 79,154 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Central exhaust rubber mount broken but system adequately supported

Fail 17 May 2017 79,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Central exhaust rubber mount broken but system adequately supported

Pass 16 May 2016 64,855 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 64,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also void of tread on inner edge and perished. 1955515 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front bumper insecure.

front inner brake pads appear low both sides.

Pass 21 May 2015 57,157 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 57,028 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 57,028 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 50,223 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 50,223 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 38,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,337 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 24,432 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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FM08 KXA is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FM08 KXA, 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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FM08 KXA is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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