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EU61 DWD

2012 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,364 mi
Last recorded97,364 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Proton Persona51,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU61 DWD
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 97,364 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Fail 11 Dec 2023 97,360 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 77,651 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 67,844 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 65,618 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 51,301 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 32,523 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 28,689 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 24,216 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 20,759 miles

front tyres are on the limit!!

Pass 15 Jan 2015 16,573 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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EU61 DWD is a 2012 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EU61 DWD, 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.

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What year was EU61 DWD registered?

EU61 DWD is a 2012 Proton Persona, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is EU61 DWD safe to buy?

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