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SP08 KPU

2008 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,419 mi
Last recorded48,419 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Proton Persona46,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 KPU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 48,419 miles

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jun 2015 42,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2015 42,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2014 35,490 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 35,029 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 29,288 miles

engine management light on

Fail 27 Jun 2013

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jun 2012 20,644 miles

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 5 Jul 2011 11,416 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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SP08 KPU is a 2008 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP08 KPU, 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 SP08 KPU registered?

SP08 KPU is a 2008 Proton Persona, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is SP08 KPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 KPU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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