MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,616 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?
Based on 59,272 MOT tests across 4,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is CE57 VKB safe to buy?
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