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MK58 ULZ

2008 Proton Persona

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,321 mi
Last recorded86,321 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton Persona46,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 ULZ
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 86,321 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 86,303 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 78,826 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 69,517 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 58,481 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2015 58,477 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing low on both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2014 47,858 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 47,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 37,776 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 27,675 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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MK58 ULZ is a 2008 Proton Persona in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 46,930 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 Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK58 ULZ, 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 18 years old, this Proton Persona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MK58 ULZ registered?

MK58 ULZ is a 2008 Proton Persona, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is MK58 ULZ safe to buy?

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