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FJ07 KVD

2007 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,475 mi
Last recorded83,475 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ07 KVD
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2022 83,475 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 77,468 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 72,435 miles

Front front pads starting to wear low

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2020 72,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front pads starting to wear low

Offside Front tyre worn out on inside edge

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2019 67,846 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 67,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 61,293 miles

Engine has a slightly oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2017 56,549 miles

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

both front inner tyre tread wearing

Fail 22 Nov 2017 56,471 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front inner tyre tread wearing

Pass 21 Nov 2016 50,235 miles

Catalytic converter corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 43,742 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 43,741 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2014 38,098 miles

E.M.L on

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear inner tyre tread wearing

Fail 17 Dec 2014 38,098 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

E.M.L on

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear inner tyre tread wearing

Pass 29 Oct 2013 30,745 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 30,708 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 24,568 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 24,568 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 19,193 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag light on

Pass 22 Jul 2010 17,067 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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FJ07 KVD is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FJ07 KVD, 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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FJ07 KVD is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 24 July 2007.

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