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KV57 CYA

2007 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,358 mi
Last recorded65,358 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 CYA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2018 65,358 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 59,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield by 02 sensor insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2017 59,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported all the mounting rubbers split and insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield by 02 sensor insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2016 53,624 miles

exhaust corroded and rubbers splitting

Pass 28 Sep 2015 47,578 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 47,578 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 4X rubber mounts spilt (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 41,094 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rubber spilt

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 24 Sep 2013 35,717 miles

Front tyre wearing uneven

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,813 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 24,242 miles

EML on

Near side front disc grooved

Pass 21 Sep 2010 19,814 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 19,814 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm and on inner edge

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 CYA is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CYA, 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 KV57 CYA registered?

KV57 CYA is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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