Proton Gen/2: visibility MOT failures
Visibility was a recorded failure area in 6.3% of Proton Gen/2 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2009, 2011 cars.
Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair cost: £15–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Visibility failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 576 | 6.8% |
| 2008 | 817 | 5.9% |
| 2009 | 580 | 7.1% |
| 2010 | 664 | 6.0% |
| 2011 | 463 | 8.2% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.