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PO12 ZVR

2012 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,470 mi
Last recorded40,470 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Proton Persona51,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 ZVR
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 40,470 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 38,590 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 38,590 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 38,346 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 37,984 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 37,811 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 37,361 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Pass 19 Mar 2019 36,477 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 36,477 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 33,025 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 29,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 24,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake caliper lazy.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 20,925 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 ZVR is a 2012 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO12 ZVR registered?

PO12 ZVR is a 2012 Proton Persona, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is PO12 ZVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO12 ZVR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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