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VU51 BDV

2001 Proton Satria

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

91,484 mi
Last recorded91,484 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Proton Satria53,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 BDV
MakeProton
ModelSatria
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 91,484 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 91,235 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 91,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 90,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 88,726 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 83,023 miles

N/S & O/S/R brake hoses secured with tie straps

N/S/F bonnet hinge broken

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fuel pipes rusted

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 82,994 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S & O/S/R brake hoses secured with tie straps

N/S/F bonnet hinge broken

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fuel pipes rusted

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 75,962 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 75,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 75,918 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 63,680 miles

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 61,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/f bonnet hinge deteriorated

Fail 24 Jan 2012 61,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/f bonnet hinge deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2011 56,644 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 56,642 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 56,605 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 50,182 miles

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2009 44,239 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 44,237 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 38,437 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 38,437 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 33,668 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 33,668 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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VU51 BDV is a 2001 Proton Satria in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2001 Proton Satria models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 53,550 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 VU51 BDV, 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 25 years old, this Proton Satria is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU51 BDV is a 2001 Proton Satria, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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