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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Proton Compact. Check any Compact by registration number below.

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77.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+7.8%

vs Proton Avg

2

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Proton Compact — MOT Reliability Overview

The Proton Compact has an average MOT pass rate of 77.6%, which is 7.8 percentage points above the Proton brand average of 69.8%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Compact on the road.

Before buying a used Proton Compact, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Proton Compact performs at MOT across different model years.

1999

Based on 68 vehicles

83.8%Good
Proton average: 69.8%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

7.5%

0

Based on 35 vehicles

71.4%Average
Proton average: 69.8%
Mileage at 5yr

72k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear

2.9%

Rear Offside

2.9%

Front Offside

2.9%

Other Proton Models

Compare MOT reliability across Proton models.

Proton C9

91.4% pass rate

Proton Savvy

58.5% pass rate

Proton Gen-2

57.1% pass rate

Proton 415

91.4% pass rate

Proton Persona

80.0% pass rate

Proton Persona Compact

80.4% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Proton Compact

Proton Compact — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Proton Compact MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Proton Compact?
The average MOT pass rate for the Proton Compact is 77.6% compared to the Proton average of 69.8%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Proton Compact?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Proton Compact reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 77.6%, the Proton Compact is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Proton Compact?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Proton Compact?
Typical mileage for the Proton Compact: 71,750 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Compact to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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