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CE57 VKB

2007 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

97,616 mi
Last recorded97,616 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 VKB
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 97,616 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 97,616 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 85,805 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front are smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 85,805 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front are smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 85,520 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 72,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front centre (7.1.2)

Front Lower Cross member has heavy surface corrosion location holes for radiator security have broken off leaving radiator insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Parking brake efficiency has only just met the requirements to pass advise on adjustment/repair maybe necessary. Recorded at 16%

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Strong smell of petrol from offside rear area but no visible sign of fuel loss

Fail 1 Jun 2017 72,365 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre section rubber mountings (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front section mounting rubbers (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch area as marked by engine mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front centre (7.1.2)

Front Lower Cross member has heavy surface corrosion location holes for radiator security have broken off leaving radiator insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted badly on inside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Strong smell of petrol from offside rear area but no visible sign of fuel loss

Pass 31 May 2016 52,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn badly on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2016 52,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Has no beam pattern at all (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front on inside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn badly on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 48,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside steering rack mounting rubber almost out of u bracket

Rear tyres wearing on edge

oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2014 48,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside steering rack mounting rubber almost out of u bracket

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear tyres wearing on edge

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2013 37,420 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 29,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 29,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2011 20,291 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 13,706 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 13,706 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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CE57 VKB is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 CE57 VKB, 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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CE57 VKB is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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