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KX58 PGK

2008 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

29,399 mi
Last recorded29,399 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX58 PGK
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 29,399 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 29,397 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Aug 2024 29,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 24,604 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 21,391 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 16,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber - has a misting of oil

Offside Front Shock absorber - has a misting of oil

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 16,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat & belt not checked baby seat fitted

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 14,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 14,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 10,684 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 8,260 miles

nearside front tyres outer sidewall damaged

nearside parking brake lower performance than offside

Fail 31 Oct 2012 8,260 miles

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

nearside front tyres outer sidewall damaged

nearside parking brake lower performance than offside

Pass 16 Nov 2011 3,933 miles

lower performance from nearside parking brake than offside

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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KX58 PGK is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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 KX58 PGK, 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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KX58 PGK is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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