Proton Gen/2: body, structure & corrosion MOT failures
Body, structure & corrosion was a recorded failure area in 9.0% of Proton Gen/2 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2007, 2010 cars.
The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair cost: £200–£1,500+ (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Body, structure & corrosion failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 393 | 8.4% |
| 2006 | 576 | 8.7% |
| 2007 | 910 | 11.4% |
| 2008 | 817 | 8.0% |
| 2009 | 580 | 9.3% |
| 2010 | 664 | 9.5% |
| 2011 | 463 | 7.3% |
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.