Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Proton Gen 2?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2011 Proton Gen 2?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2011 Proton Gen 2?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2011 Proton Gen 2 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

45% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2011 Proton Gen 2 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 161 vehicles, the 2011 Proton Gen 2 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 72.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2011 Proton Gen 2?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2011 Proton Gen 2 are: Oil leak, but not excessive (85.5% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (38.5% of vehicles), Parking brake efficiency below requirements (37.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2011 Proton Gen 2?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Proton Gen 2 (2011)

161 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72.9% first-time pass rate

2011 Proton Gen 2

CarHunch analysed 161 real MOT records for the 2011 Proton Gen 2. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2011 Proton Gen-2 is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 72.9% against the national benchmark of 80%. More concerning, nearly 45% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is well above acceptable levels and should give any potential buyer serious pause.

At 51,000 miles on average, these cars are showing typical mileage for their age, but they're racking up 3.3 failures per test on top of 16.4 advisories—indicating persistent mechanical problems rather than one-off issues. Before committing to a Gen-2, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers braking, steering, and suspension systems, since dangerous defects are unusually common in this cohort.

We have limited data for the 2011 Proton Gen 2 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

72.9%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

44.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.3

Over 11.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

47k

Middle half: 33k–64k

For context

These stats describe 161 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 161 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 85.5%

Oil leak, but not excessive

Brake wear 38.5%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Parking brake efficiency below requirements · Parking brake: efficiency below requirements · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 36.9%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011.

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Before you buy a 2011 Proton Gen 2

Based on MOT data from 161 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 44.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (86%)	139	72.6%	3.36

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Proton Gen 2 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

46,673

typical

33,175

low mileage

63,767

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Proton Gen 2 vehicles fall between 33,175 and 63,767 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 33,175 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 33,175–63,767 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Proton Gen 2s sit.

⚠ Over 86,085 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Proton Gen 2 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 24% of 2011 Proton Gen 2s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 37 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (24% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

11.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.3

Avg failures per vehicle

16.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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