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KY08 VKW

2008 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,186 mi
Last recorded67,186 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 VKW
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 67,186 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 67,186 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 53,220 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 42,636 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 41,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 39,502 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2016 36,743 miles

Rear tyres wearing inner edge

exhaust front pipe flexi deterioted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 30,116 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 30,098 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 25,191 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 19,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brakes sticking

offside front tyre worn near limit outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2013 19,946 miles

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

front brakes sticking

offside front tyre worn near limit outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2012 15,625 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 11,570 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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KY08 VKW is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KY08 VKW, 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 KY08 VKW registered?

KY08 VKW is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KY08 VKW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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