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YJ53 VAA

2003 Proton Satria

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,646 mi
Last recorded70,646 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Proton Satria41,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 VAA
MakeProton
ModelSatria
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,646 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 57,287 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,201 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 34,349 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,769 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 27,769 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 27,744 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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YJ53 VAA is a 2003 Proton Satria in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ53 VAA, 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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YJ53 VAA is a 2003 Proton Satria, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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