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WV57 FBZ

2007 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,564 mi
Last recorded71,564 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 FBZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 71,564 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 69,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 66,563 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 66,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 60,037 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2019 60,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2017 50,380 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 50,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 45,751 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 40,574 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 40,315 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Several mountings broken (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge no tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 34,251 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 3 Sep 2014 34,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing low

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 28,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 24,643 miles

n/s/r tyre worn 2mm, parking brake lever travel high.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 21,696 miles

handbrake travel high ok for mot.o/s/f wiper blade passes mot but is of a poor quality .

Pass 18 Aug 2010 18,322 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Condensation in o/s rear light unit

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 18,293 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Condensation in o/s rear light unit

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

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

handbrake pivot on n/s rear caliper not returning to stop (little movement)

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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WV57 FBZ is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 47,381 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 WV57 FBZ, 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 19 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 WV57 FBZ registered?

WV57 FBZ is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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