CarVerify

Free Car Check

PO56 FFG

2007 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,685 mi
Last recorded111,685 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Proton
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 FFG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 111,685 miles

Coolant leak rad ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cover missing off seatbelt

Fail 10 Aug 2019 111,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak rad ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cover missing off seatbelt

Pass 29 Jun 2018 101,123 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 101,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 101,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 96,430 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 90,668 miles

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

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

front subframe getting corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 81,478 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 69,829 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 66,677 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2013 66,673 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 60,460 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 53,149 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,179 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
Full Proton GEN-2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PO56 FFG is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 47,381 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 PO56 FFG, 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 19 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PO56 FFG?

You can check the full history of PO56 FFG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PO56 FFG registered?

PO56 FFG is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 9 February 2007.

Is PO56 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO56 FFG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PO56 FFG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PO56 FFG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.