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PO12 ZVE

2012 Proton Persona

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,731 mi
Last recorded156,731 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2012 Proton Persona51,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 ZVE
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 156,731 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal shocker topmount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 148,135 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to rear all four (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front to rear exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2017 148,132 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to rear all four (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front to rear exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2016 123,149 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

front both sides inner steering joint has slight play

Fail 21 Mar 2016 123,145 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

front both sides inner steering joint has slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2015 95,454 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,400 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 77,400 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 63,785 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 63,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 36,340 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 20 Aug 2012 24,308 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 29 miles

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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PO12 ZVE is a 2012 Proton Persona in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2012 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 51,477 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 PO12 ZVE, 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 14 years old, this Proton Persona is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PO12 ZVE is a 2012 Proton Persona, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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