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SF10 EPO

2010 Proton Persona

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,303 mi
Last recorded50,303 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2010 Proton Persona38,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF10 EPO
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2010
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2021 50,303 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 48,050 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 48,050 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 44,924 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake requires attention

Fail 4 Jun 2019 44,912 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake requires attention

Pass 13 Jun 2018 42,679 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 42,679 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 38,966 miles

2 exhaust rubber hangers broken

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 35,742 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 35,741 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 33,080 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,297 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust flexi section slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2013 20,146 miles

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

fuel filter slightly cororded

unable to inspect n/s/r adult seatbelt due to childseat fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2013 20,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

fuel filter slightly cororded

unable to inspect n/s/r adult seatbelt due to childseat fitted

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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SF10 EPO is a 2010 Proton Persona in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2010 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 38,433 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 SF10 EPO, 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 16 years old, this Proton Persona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SF10 EPO registered?

SF10 EPO is a 2010 Proton Persona, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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