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SY52 VDM

2003 Proton Satria

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,463 mi
Last recorded85,463 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Proton Satria41,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 VDM
MakeProton
ModelSatria
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 85,463 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 85,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 76,137 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 76,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 73,998 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 73,985 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all brake pipes rusting

Pass 15 Mar 2009 64,629 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 57,176 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 49,013 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 33,365 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 33,361 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Proton Satria?

Based on 31,089 MOT tests across 2,780 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
4,555
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,899
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,856
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,809
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,274
fog lamp not working 1,259
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SY52 VDM is a 2003 Proton Satria in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Proton Satria models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 41,761 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 Satria fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,899 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY52 VDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was SY52 VDM registered?

SY52 VDM is a 2003 Proton Satria, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is SY52 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY52 VDM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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