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KV57 CXM

2007 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,630 mi
Last recorded98,630 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 CXM
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 98,630 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2020 95,853 miles

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

Offside Rear brake squeak

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 95,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake squeak

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 93,029 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake long

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 88,552 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 84,699 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 84,523 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 80,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre perished and cracking ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 75,532 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 75,378 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working came on by end of test (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 70,328 miles

nearside rear tyre nailed and soft.

offside rear brake caliper park lever not returning to its stop.

wiper blades poor.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 65,443 miles

Coolant leak

nearside front marker light sometimes does not work may need adjustment or repair?

rear silencer mounts all 3 rubbers split almost to excess?

Fail 24 Sep 2013 65,443 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

nearside front marker light sometimes does not work may need adjustment or repair?

rear silencer mounts all 3 rubbers split almost to excess?

Pass 13 Sep 2012 59,882 miles

battery insecure and ill fitted?

Fail 13 Sep 2012 59,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery insecure and ill fitted?

Pass 15 Sep 2011 52,941 miles

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

both rear tyres inner edges wearing close to wear blocks

Pass 27 Sep 2010 43,010 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 43,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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KV57 CXM is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KV57 CXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV57 CXM registered?

KV57 CXM is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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