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SA52 VLX

2003 Proton Wira

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,910 mi
Last recorded90,910 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 VLX
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 90,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 90,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 82,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 82,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 75,654 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 67,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 59,601 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 51,432 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 51,432 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 42,431 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 42,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 35,268 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 27,503 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 20,109 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 20,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SA52 VLX is a 2003 Proton Wira in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA52 VLX, 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 SA52 VLX registered?

SA52 VLX is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 19 February 2003.

Is SA52 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA52 VLX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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