ProtonPersona MOT results
In 2025, 60.6% of Proton Persona MOT tests were passed first time, worse than the 63.5% for cars of the same age. 10.6% had at least one dangerous defect (7.9% for cars the same age). The typical Proton Persona tested was 26 years old with 66,200 miles. Based on 104 initial MOT tests in Great Britain.
RegisterHow many Proton Persona cars are on the road
- First-time pass
- 60.6%no defects to fix
- Cars the same age
- 63.5%first-time pass
- Fixed at the test
- 7.7%passed after repair
- Failed
- 31.7%needed a retest
- Dangerous defect
- 10.6%same age 7.9%
- Typical mileage
- 66,200at the test
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025
By age at the test
Proton PersonaAll cars that age
| Age | Tests | First-time pass | All cars | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-14 years | 17 | 64.7% | 65.7% | 77,900 |
| 15-19 years | 14 | 50.0% | 57.6% | 57,900 |
| 20-29 years | 68 | 61.8% | 59.6% | 71,200 |
| 30-39 years | 5 | 60.0% | 71.3% | 63,500 |
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025
Where they’re tested
Colour shows how common the Proton Persona is among cars tested in each area, against its share across Great Britain: 2× means twice as common as usual.
- under 0.5×
- 0.5×–0.8×
- 0.8×–1.25×
- 1.25×–2×
- 2× or more
- Fewer than 5 tests
- None tested
Postcode area of the garage that did the test, not where the owner lives. Hover over or tap an area for its figures.
| Postcode area | Region | Tests | Share | vs all cars | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B Birmingham | West Midlands | 5 | 4.8% | 1.5× | – |
| BA Bath | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| BB Blackburn | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| BD Bradford | Yorkshire and the Humber | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| BH Bournemouth | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| BN Brighton | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| BS Bristol | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| CA Carlisle | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| CB Cambridge | East of England | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| CF Cardiff | Wales | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| CM Chelmsford | East of England | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| CT Canterbury | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| CV Coventry | West Midlands | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| DN Doncaster | Yorkshire and the Humber | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| G Glasgow | Scotland | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| HA Harrow | London | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| HP Hemel Hempstead | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| HU Hull | Yorkshire and the Humber | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| KT Kingston upon Thames | London | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| L Liverpool | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| LA Lancaster | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| LE Leicester | East Midlands | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| LL Llandudno | Wales | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| LN Lincoln | East Midlands | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| LS Leeds | Yorkshire and the Humber | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| LU Luton | East of England | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| M Manchester | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| ME Rochester | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| NG Nottingham | East Midlands | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| NP Newport | Wales | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| NW London NW | London | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| OL Oldham | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| OX Oxford | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| PE Peterborough | East of England | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| PO Portsmouth | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| RG Reading | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| S Sheffield | Yorkshire and the Humber | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| SA Swansea | Wales | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| SG Stevenage | East of England | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| SK Stockport | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| SN Swindon | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| SO Southampton | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| SP Salisbury | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| SS Southend-on-Sea | East of England | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| ST Stoke-on-Trent | West Midlands | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| SY Shrewsbury | West Midlands | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| TA Taunton | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| TF Telford | West Midlands | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| TN Tonbridge | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| TQ Torquay | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| TR Truro | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| TW Twickenham | London | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| WN Wigan | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| WR Worcester | West Midlands | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| YO York | Yorkshire and the Humber | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| Region | Tests | Share | vs all cars | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| North West | 17 | 16.3% | 2.4× | – |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | 12 | 11.5% | 1.6× | – |
| Wales | 7 | 6.7% | 1.4× | – |
| West Midlands | 11 | 10.6% | 1.4× | – |
| East Midlands | 7 | 6.7% | 1.6× | – |
| East of England | 12 | 11.5% | 1.9× | – |
| London | 5 | 4.8% | 1.7× | – |
| South East | 18 | 17.3% | 1.6× | – |
| South West | 14 | 13.5% | 2.0× | – |
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025
Where they fail
Share of tests with at least one failure in each area, against cars of the same age.
Proton PersonaCars the same age
A test can fail in more than one area. Failures fixed during the test are included.
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025
Most common failures
The 10 defects that failed Proton Persona tests most often, as a share of all tests.
| Failure | Tests | Cars the same age | vs same age | Marked dangerous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Emissions and leaks | 6.7% | 1.8% | 3.7× | 0.0% |
| Position lamp: not working Lights and electrics | 6.7% | 3.8% | 1.8× | 0.0% |
| Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension | 5.8% | 3.2% | 1.8× | 0.0% |
| Horn: not working Lights and electrics | 5.8% | 1.1% | 5.3× | 0.0% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lights and electrics | 4.8% | 1.7% | 2.8× | 0.0% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility (wipers, glass, mirrors) | 4.8% | 2.7% | 1.8× | 0.0% |
| Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements Brakes | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.8× | 0.0% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes Dangerous | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.6× | 100.0% |
| Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Emissions and leaks | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.2× | 0.0% |
| Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side Brakes | 2.9% | 0.9% | 3.2× | 0.0% |
“vs same age” compares this model with cars of the same age: 2.0× means twice as often. “Marked dangerous” is how often the tester recorded that failure as dangerous.
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025
Most common advisories
Things the tester noted to watch, which don’t fail the test.
| Advisory | Tests |
|---|---|
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 26.0% |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 13.5% |
| Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 12.5% |
| Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil | 10.6% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread | 8.7% |
| Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases | 7.7% |
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 7.7% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 6.7% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 5.8% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 4.8% |