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WK53 CUV

2003 Proton Wira

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,351 mi
Last recorded79,351 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 CUV
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 79,351 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck corroded ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 79,337 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (lower) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck corroded ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 76,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 72,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 66,465 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 66,463 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 60,000 miles

EML Light on

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

Oil Leak

Fail 24 Jul 2017 59,992 miles

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

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

EML Light on

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

Oil Leak

Pass 18 Apr 2016 50,755 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 50,753 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 44,840 miles

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

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

the f/o/s tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,840 miles

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

the f/o/s tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2014 42,283 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 38,493 miles

two front tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,466 miles

n/s front brake disc runout

o/s front tyre inner edge started to wear

o/s front wiper blade started to split

Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,929 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,238 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s front brake disc runout

Pass 15 Sep 2009 25,031 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,921 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 16,084 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 12,444 miles

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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WK53 CUV is a 2003 Proton Wira in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WK53 CUV, 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 WK53 CUV registered?

WK53 CUV is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is WK53 CUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK53 CUV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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