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GK52 KBU

2003 Proton Wira

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,210 mi
Last recorded62,210 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 KBU
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2016 62,210 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine light on

Pass 29 Oct 2015 58,770 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 58,767 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 58,322 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 56,654 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 56,626 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 54,781 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 52,736 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 52,736 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 49,366 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 47,004 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 44,829 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 43,761 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 34,161 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 24,224 miles

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

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

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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GK52 KBU is a 2003 Proton Wira in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GK52 KBU, 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 GK52 KBU registered?

GK52 KBU is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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The MOT history for GK52 KBU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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