MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,322 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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
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
Offside Rear hand brake recording little effort in brake rollers
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
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
O/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE EVEN WEAR ON LIMIT
exhaust mountings cracking ON LIMIT
BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR EXHAUST RUBBERS CRACKING WITH AGE
BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRESWEARING ON INNER EDGES
OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT DAMAGED
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
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?
Based on 59,272 MOT tests across 4,783 vehicles.
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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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