Proton Satria (2004)
2004 Proton Satria
CarHunch analysed 367 real MOT records for the 2004 Proton Satria. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 Proton Satria passes its MOT at 71.2%, notably below the UK average of 80%, which signals a reliability challenge for this ageing model. With 20.7% of these vehicles having recorded a dangerous defect at some point, structural or safety-critical wear is a genuine buyer concern that shouldn't be ignored.
These cars average just 42,001 miles, which is reasonable for their age, yet they rack up 3.37 failures and 8.6 advisories per vehicle—suggesting consistent wear rather than isolated problems. Before committing to one, budget for imminent repairs and demand a full service history; the median Carhunch score of 50 reflects a car that needs active maintenance to stay roadworthy.
What to check before buying a 2004 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.
- ⚠️ 20.7% 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 2004 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 2004 Proton Satria vehicles fall between 29,040 and 53,444 miles.
2004 Proton Satria — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 16 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (9% 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 — 2004 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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59.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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58.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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41.6%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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38.3%
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split
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36.4%
Offside Steering rack gaiter split
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35.1%
Offside Rear fog lamp not working
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34.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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32.1%
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004. Counts include advisories and failures.
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