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WK57 BWE

2008 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,895 mi
Last recorded55,895 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 BWE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 55,895 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 55,873 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 49,749 miles

o/s/f outer doorhandle deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2017 49,749 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s/f outer doorhandle deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2016 40,416 miles

o/s/f door handle deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2016 40,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f door handle deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2015 35,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 29,296 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 29,296 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s wiper split on end

Pass 8 Jan 2013 26,885 miles

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

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

rear brake pads unable to assess in full

Pass 4 Jan 2012 22,424 miles

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

park brake leaver close to max travel

Pass 5 Jan 2011 16,907 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 BWE is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK57 BWE registered?

WK57 BWE is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is WK57 BWE safe to buy?

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