Proton Satria (2001)
2001 Proton Satria
CarHunch analysed 817 real MOT records for the 2001 Proton Satria. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Proton Satria has a first-time MOT pass rate of 67.5%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals reliability concerns—and worryingly, 30.7% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, making safety a genuine buyer concern. At a median mileage of 53,423 miles for a 23-year-old car, these vehicles have been driven moderately, so the high failure rate isn't simply down to extreme use.
The average Satria racks up 3.52 failures and 8.7 advisories per test, indicating persistent electrical, suspension, or brake issues rather than one-off problems—exactly the kind of chronic wear that compounds repair costs over time. If you're considering one, budget for remedial work before purchase and expect higher-than-average maintenance bills; check the full MOT history carefully, as consistent failures suggest systemic weaknesses rather than poor upkeep by one owner.
What to check before buying a 2001 Proton Satria
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.
- ⚠️ 30.7% 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Proton Satria 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 2001 Proton Satria vehicles fall between 41,668 and 68,010 miles.
2001 Proton Satria — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 25 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (12% 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 — 2001 Proton Satria
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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64.1%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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51.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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49.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44.9%
Oil leak
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40.2%
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split
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38.7%
Offside Steering rack gaiter split
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37.5%
Offside Rear fog lamp not working
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36.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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