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K395 YPA

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,929 mi
Last recorded84,929 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK395 YPA
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 84,929 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 84,929 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1757013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2024 83,887 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 83,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 83,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre advance perishing

Fail 29 Nov 2023 83,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre advance perishing

Pass 1 Dec 2022 82,499 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

Fail 22 Nov 2022 82,499 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 24 Nov 2021 81,906 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 81,489 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 81,489 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 80,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 80,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 80,545 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 80,545 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 80,042 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 80,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/70/13 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 79,582 miles

Nearside Rear worn unevenly

Fail 14 Nov 2016 79,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear worn unevenly

Pass 10 Nov 2015 79,059 miles

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

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Fail 10 Nov 2015 79,059 miles

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 11 Nov 2014 78,331 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 78,331 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 76,422 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 73,421 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 73,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 70,232 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 66,894 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 63,875 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 61,110 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 61,110 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 58,023 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 55,217 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 52,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 52,600 miles

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

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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K395 YPA is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K395 YPA, 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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K395 YPA is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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