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WX07 KYO

2007 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,828 mi
Last recorded104,828 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX07 KYO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 104,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 90,662 miles

Central Stop lamp not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2019 90,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 69,808 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside Front Inner Brake Pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre, Uneven Wear / Shape & Slightly Perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm, Wearing Inner Edge & Bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre, Wearing Inner Edge & Perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs Lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 May 2018 69,808 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear Exhaust Box Rubber Mount Broken, Exhaust Hits Other Components (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working Central High level Stop Lamp (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside Front Inner Brake Pads (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside Rear Brake Pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre, Uneven Wear / Shape & Slightly Perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm, Wearing Inner Edge & Bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre, Wearing Inner Edge & Perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs Lipped (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Rear Brake Discs Lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 56,826 miles

EML on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

accident damage

central locking fault

child seat n/s/r

Fail 28 Apr 2017 56,826 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

accident damage

central locking fault

child seat n/s/r

Pass 30 Apr 2016 49,175 miles

n/s/r brake calliper damp around cable

Fail 28 Apr 2016 49,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/r brake calliper damp around cable

water pump pulley rubbing on engine due to play in pump

Pass 21 Apr 2015 38,830 miles

high level brake light bulbs out

n/s dip beam image slighty poor

n/s/r child seat fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2015 38,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

high level brake light bulbs out

n/s dip beam image slighty poor

n/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 6 May 2014 30,566 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear exhaust mount split

Fail 30 Apr 2014 30,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear exhaust mount split

Pass 6 May 2013 21,058 miles

exhaust back box rubber snapped

front tyres perishing

metal in n/s/r tyre

n/s/r brake pads getting low

Pass 12 May 2012 12,109 miles

Coolant leak

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,588 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 10,588 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 7,966 miles

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)

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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WX07 KYO is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WX07 KYO, 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.

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WX07 KYO is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 11 May 2007.

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