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KN58 GVJ

2008 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,582 mi
Last recorded77,582 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 GVJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 77,582 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fuel filter corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2025 77,581 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed outer handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fuel filter corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 75,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2024 75,915 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 64,640 miles

Handbrake close to end of reserve travel

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti-roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Number plate light intensity low

Fail 6 Sep 2023 64,085 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Sealing ring perished/cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Handbrake close to end of reserve travel

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti-roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Number plate light intensity low

Pass 20 Sep 2022 55,896 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 49,734 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 46,494 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 40,751 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 31,900 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 25,713 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 20,895 miles

Central Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 17,402 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint leaking from coupling (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 14,517 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 12,616 miles

o/s hand brake inoperative

Pass 14 Nov 2012 9,878 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 7,180 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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KN58 GVJ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KN58 GVJ, 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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What year was KN58 GVJ registered?

KN58 GVJ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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