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PO12 ZVS

2012 Proton GEN-2

Black Lpg 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,174 mi
Last recorded134,174 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 Proton GEN-251,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 ZVS
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 134,174 miles

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

Fuel hose corroded fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 134,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fuel hose corroded fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 113,698 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 113,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 89,444 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 76,404 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

windscreen cracked outside of swept area & drivers view of the road

Fail 31 Aug 2016 76,404 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

windscreen cracked outside of swept area & drivers view of the road

Pass 27 Feb 2015 49,408 miles

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

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

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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PO12 ZVS is a 2012 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 51,137 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 PO12 ZVS, 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 14 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PO12 ZVS registered?

PO12 ZVS is a 2012 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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