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FJ07 KVT

2007 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,976 mi
Last recorded80,976 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ07 KVT
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 80,976 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 80,976 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2020 78,982 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 78,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 76,356 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 76,354 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 71,965 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 71,954 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 66,432 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 66,431 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 61,957 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 61,957 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 56,980 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre on limmit

Fail 10 Jun 2015 56,980 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre on limmit

Pass 10 Jun 2014 50,181 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber mountings cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2013 43,894 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 37,736 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 30,830 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 30,830 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 24,011 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 24,011 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn

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 KVT is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KVT, 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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What year was FJ07 KVT registered?

FJ07 KVT is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 27 June 2007.

Is FJ07 KVT safe to buy?

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