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WA57 KKO

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,181 mi
Last recorded70,181 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA57 KKO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 70,181 miles

Nearside Rear caliper slightly damp

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pads low and other pads getting low

tyres worn

Fail 29 Feb 2020 70,181 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear caliper slightly damp

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pads low and other pads getting low

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

tyres worn

Pass 5 Feb 2019 66,662 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

seap from power steering pipe

Pass 30 Jan 2018 62,456 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also bold on inner edge 3mm ()

Offside Front Driver outer door handle is loose, but opens door fine at test.

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear inner pads look to be low (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 62,353 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported reqs 4x mounts (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also bold on inner edge 3mm ()

Offside Front Driver outer door handle is loose, but opens door fine at test.

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear inner pads look to be low (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 55,240 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge(s)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2017 55,240 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge(s)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2016 48,852 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 26 Jan 2015 43,059 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 36,742 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 29,313 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 23,043 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 17,293 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 17,293 miles

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

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

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
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WA57 KKO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 46,351 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 WA57 KKO, 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 18 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA57 KKO registered?

WA57 KKO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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