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BU03 UPV

2003 Proton Wira

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,079 mi
Last recorded28,079 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 UPV
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 28,079 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 28,067 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 25,077 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 25,077 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

both front and offside rear tyres are cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2013 23,348 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 23,348 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,598 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 21,596 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 19,747 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 19,745 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 18,158 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 27 Mar 2009 16,986 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 16,986 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 15,142 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 12,546 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 8,784 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Wira?

Based on 57,151 MOT tests across 5,746 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
4,884
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
5,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 5,753
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,573
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,960
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,578
Stop lamp not working 1,305
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BU03 UPV is a 2003 Proton Wira in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Proton Wira models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 40,913 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 Wira fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 5,753 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 UPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Wira typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Proton Wira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU03 UPV is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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