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BX61 WYG

2012 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,184 mi
Last recorded142,184 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Proton Persona51,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX61 WYG
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 142,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 140,912 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 140,552 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 126,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 126,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 117,640 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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BX61 WYG is a 2012 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 51,477 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX61 WYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Proton Persona is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX61 WYG registered?

BX61 WYG is a 2012 Proton Persona, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is BX61 WYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX61 WYG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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