Proton Gen 2 (2010)
2010 Proton Gen 2
CarHunch analysed 283 real MOT records for the 2010 Proton Gen 2. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Proton Gen-2 passes its first MOT only 71.8% of the time, significantly below the UK average of 80%, and nearly 44% of these cars develop dangerous defects at some point—a genuine concern for safety-conscious buyers. This is a reliability red flag that deserves serious attention before purchase.
At around 49,000 miles median, these cars aren't particularly high-mileage for their age, yet they average 3.53 failures and 17.4 advisories per test, suggesting inherent durability issues rather than just wear-and-tear neglect. Before committing to one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on brakes, suspension, and electrical systems, and budget for repairs accordingly.
What to check before buying a 2010 Proton Gen 2
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 43.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (83%) | 235 | 72.5% | 3.47 |
| LPG (15%) | 43 | 67.8% | 4.02 |
| Other (1%) | 3 | 76.1% | 2 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 57.1% | 3 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 87.5% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Proton Gen 2 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Proton Gen 2 vehicles fall between 34,064 and 63,394 miles.
2010 Proton Gen 2 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 53 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (20% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 Proton Gen 2
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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85.5%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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37.1%
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
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36.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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34.2%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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32.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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29.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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25.1%
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.
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