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KR57 ZWZ

2008 Proton GEN-2

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

40,192 mi
Last recorded40,192 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 ZWZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 40,192 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 39,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 29,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 26,108 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 24,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

sills have plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2020 22,169 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 18,123 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 12,965 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 11,041 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 9,905 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 8,917 miles

front tyre perishing

Pass 2 Jan 2014 7,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 6,852 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 5,976 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 5,009 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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KR57 ZWZ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KR57 ZWZ, 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 KR57 ZWZ registered?

KR57 ZWZ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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The MOT history for KR57 ZWZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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