MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener and phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to both sills and rear chassis
Fuel filter corroded
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil filter corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components
Exhaust system corroded
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components
Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear rubber (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system corroded
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components
Exhaust system corroded
Near side front tyre has cracks in tread
Off side front tyre worn on inner edge
Off side rear tyre has cracks in tread
Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge
Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to groove (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rubber deteriorating cracking with age (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)
Rear wiper blade starting to deteriorate
exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to groove (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rubber deteriorating cracking with age (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)
Rear wiper blade starting to deteriorate
exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
drivers seat ,seat belt buckle cover missing
middle & rear exhaust rubbers splitting
nsf tyre worn on inner edge
nsr hanbrake reqs adjustment
How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?
Based on 59,272 MOT tests across 4,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PK57 BVS is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 PK57 BVS, 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 PK57 BVS registered?
PK57 BVS is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 25 January 2008.
Is PK57 BVS safe to buy?
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