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NK53 FNM

2003 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

48,598 mi
Last recorded48,598 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 FNM
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 48,598 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 42,498 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 42,948 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 30 Oct 2013 38,550 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 38,536 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 38,519 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2012 37,279 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 37,276 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 37,087 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 37,047 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,380 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 35,920 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 35,918 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,876 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake close to having no reserve travel.

slightly low effort on nearside handbrake but overall reached requirements.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 31,304 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,468 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 29,468 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Proton Wira?

Based on 57,151 MOT tests across 5,746 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
4,884
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
5,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 5,753
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,573
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,960
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,578
Stop lamp not working 1,305
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NK53 FNM is a 2003 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Proton Wira models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 40,913 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 Wira fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 5,753 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK53 FNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Wira typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Proton Wira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NK53 FNM registered?

NK53 FNM is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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