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WA03 BAU

2003 Proton Satria

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

53,122 mi
Last recorded53,122 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Proton Satria41,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 BAU
MakeProton
ModelSatria
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 53,122 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear most pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 53,122 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear most pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear most pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 52,283 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper motor defective but wipers still clearing the screen

Fail 25 May 2018 52,283 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper motor defective but wipers still clearing the screen

Pass 8 May 2017 49,759 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 48,542 miles

both front tyres perished in tread

exhaust mounts corroded

underside heavily wax oiled

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 May 2016 48,542 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres perished in tread

exhaust mounts corroded

underside heavily wax oiled

Fail 30 Apr 2015 46,837 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 46,837 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,522 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 43,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 34,330 miles

rear no/plate discoloured

rear tyres perished on sidewall

travel on handbrake

Pass 5 Sep 2011 33,260 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 33,260 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake fluid very dark STRONG ADVISE

Drivers window faulty (front joint to glass seems to have come off)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 32,094 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,450 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 26,633 miles

underside/brake pipes undersealed

Fail 31 Jul 2008 26,633 miles

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

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

underside/brake pipes undersealed

Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,602 miles

2 screws in osr tyre

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 22,522 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

2 screws in osr tyre

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

ns mirror glass broken

Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,580 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 15,580 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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WA03 BAU is a 2003 Proton Satria in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WA03 BAU, 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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WA03 BAU is a 2003 Proton Satria, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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