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NL52 VSE

2003 Proton Satria

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,922 mi
Last recorded42,922 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Proton Satria41,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 VSE
MakeProton
ModelSatria
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 42,922 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 41,168 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 41,168 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 39,349 miles

Oil leak

nearside front brake binding on slightly

Fail 8 May 2015 39,326 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

nearside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 6 May 2014 35,055 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 35,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 29,308 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 27,738 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 24,013 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 24,013 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 23,835 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 22,822 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 22,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 18,795 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 14,329 miles

high level brake light not illuminating corectly

Pass 11 Jan 2006 6,205 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 6,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Proton Satria?

Based on 31,089 MOT tests across 2,780 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
4,555
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,899
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,856
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,809
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,274
fog lamp not working 1,259
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NL52 VSE is a 2003 Proton Satria in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Proton Satria models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 41,761 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 Satria fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,899 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL52 VSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Satria typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Proton Satria is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NL52 VSE is a 2003 Proton Satria, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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