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WJ52 VCL

2003 Proton Satria

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,261 mi
Last recorded73,261 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Proton Satria41,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 VCL
MakeProton
ModelSatria
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 73,261 miles

bonnet corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 71,421 miles

bonnet corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,751 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 67,751 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 60,007 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 75,824 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 75,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 73,392 miles

dashboard fuel and temp guage inop

radiator corroded and leaking

Pass 16 Aug 2010 57,448 miles

boot catch loose

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 13 Aug 2010 57,344 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

boot catch loose

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 10 Aug 2009 35,409 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 35,409 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 30,031 miles

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

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jan 2007 22,986 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 16,258 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 16,199 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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WJ52 VCL is a 2003 Proton Satria in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WJ52 VCL, 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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What year was WJ52 VCL registered?

WJ52 VCL is a 2003 Proton Satria, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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