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WK57 BWD

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

99,322 mi
Last recorded99,322 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 BWD
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 99,322 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 99,148 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 94,057 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front ball joint covers (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front ball joint covers (2.4.G.2)

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front radiator cross member (2.4.A.3)

engine cover and sill covers fitted

fuel cap seal perrishing

nsr backing plate corroding-osr backing plate missing

rear exhaust rubber and centre exhaust rubber split-not supporting exhaust

Fail 17 Jan 2017 94,057 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front ball joint covers (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front ball joint covers (2.4.G.2)

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm-perrishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm-inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front radiator cross member (2.4.A.3)

engine cover and sill covers fitted

fuel cap seal perrishing

nsr backing plate corroding-osr backing plate missing

rear exhaust rubber and centre exhaust rubber split-not supporting exhaust

Pass 29 Jan 2016 87,987 miles

Offside Rear hand brake recording little effort in brake rollers

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 87,960 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounts broken (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounts broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear hand brake recording little effort in brake rollers

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 80,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE EVEN WEAR ON LIMIT

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

exhaust mountings cracking ON LIMIT

Pass 29 Jan 2015 80,873 miles

O/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE EVEN WEAR ON LIMIT

exhaust mountings cracking ON LIMIT

Pass 15 Jan 2014 73,941 miles

BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR EXHAUST RUBBERS CRACKING WITH AGE

BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRESWEARING ON INNER EDGES

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT DAMAGED

Fail 15 Jan 2014 73,941 miles

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

BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR EXHAUST RUBBERS CRACKING WITH AGE

BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRESWEARING ON INNER EDGES

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT DAMAGED

Fail 26 Jan 2013 66,793 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 66,793 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 58,355 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 58,355 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 44,804 miles

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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WK57 BWD is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WK57 BWD, 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 WK57 BWD registered?

WK57 BWD is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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