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K109 VTA

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,244 mi
Last recorded121,244 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK109 VTA
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 121,244 miles

Battery not secure.

Front brake discs corroded and brake pads worn.

Left hand rear tyre is wearing on inner edge and the tyre is also deteriorated.

Some metal brake pipes on the front of the vehicle have surface corrosion.

Unable to fully inspect the sills due to fitted sill covers.

Various chips in front screen that do not fail.

Fail 31 Jul 2012 121,244 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Battery not secure.

Front brake discs corroded and brake pads worn.

Left hand rear tyre is wearing on inner edge and the tyre is also deteriorated.

Some metal brake pipes on the front of the vehicle have surface corrosion.

Unable to fully inspect the sills due to fitted sill covers.

Various chips in front screen that do not fail.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 117,337 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Front brake pads worn down.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Slight brake bind on front brakes.

Small pin hole in right hand front drive shaft boot.

Fail 28 Jul 2011 117,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

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

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

Front brake pads worn down.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Slight brake bind on front brakes.

Small pin hole in right hand front drive shaft boot.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 106,545 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat twisted

Fail 28 Jul 2010 106,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat twisted

Pass 21 Jul 2009 102,161 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)

o/s front indicator cover m issing

Pass 17 Jul 2008 93,601 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 93,340 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 85,045 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 76,232 miles

Front pads soon

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge and soon

Front discs slight wear

Front no plate perishing

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 SE?

Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 2,497 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
2,644
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,497
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,027
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 604
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 561
Brake pipe excessively corroded 427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 352
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K109 VTA is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,455 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 1.5 SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K109 VTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Proton 1.5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K109 VTA registered?

K109 VTA is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 30 March 1993.

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