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WV12 FZU

2012 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,279 mi
Last recorded95,279 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Proton GEN-251,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 FZU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 95,279 miles

Boot latch sticking but can still be opened

Coolant leak Crystallization on pipe to back of water pump ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner faces have slight wear/light pitting (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both Inner pads 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both, Slight perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Park brake has little reserve travel

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Damp around bottom of Fluid bottle and hose to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust flange heavily corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2021 95,279 miles

Boot latch sticking but can still be opened

Coolant leak Crystallization on pipe to back of water pump ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner faces have slight wear/light pitting (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both Inner pads 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both, Slight perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Park brake has little reserve travel

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Damp around bottom of Fluid bottle and hose to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust flange heavily corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2020 87,768 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 87,745 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 87,734 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 76,356 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 76,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 67,006 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 67,006 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm,also worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm,also worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 64,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm,also worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm,also worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 55,178 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 55,103 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 41,780 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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WV12 FZU is a 2012 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2012 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 51,137 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 WV12 FZU, 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 14 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WV12 FZU registered?

WV12 FZU is a 2012 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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