PROTON SATRIA NEO (2008)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 41 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
66%
Total Tests (2024)
41
Avg Mileage
58,481 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£2,027
Is the 2008 PROTON SATRIA NEO reliable?
Below average reliability. Budget extra for maintenance and repairs. That's 16 points below the national average of 82%. It falls below the PROTON brand average of 70%.
At 16 years old, 66% of PROTON SATRIA NEOs from 2008 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 41 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 58,481 miles.
How does the 2008 PROTON SATRIA NEO compare?
Mileage Analysis
The average 2008 PROTON SATRIA NEO has 58,481 miles on the clock, which is significantly below the expected 118,400 miles for a 16-year-old car. Low-mileage examples may have spent time sitting unused, so check for issues like corroded brakes or perished rubber seals.
How much does a 2008 PROTON SATRIA NEO cost to run?
Higher than average due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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About the 2008 PROTON SATRIA NEO
The 2008 PROTON SATRIA NEO is a small family car with a 1597cc petrol engine. 41 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 94% of 2008 cars for MOT pass rates.
With an average of 58,481 miles at 16 years old, PROTON SATRIA NEO owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver. Very low mileage could mean the car has been garaged or used only for short trips, which can cause its own issues like battery drain and moisture buildup.
2008 PROTON SATRIA NEO Fuel Costs
The 1597cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,137 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).
What does it cost to own a 2008 PROTON SATRIA NEO?
Total estimated annual running cost is £2,027 (£169/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £135 road tax, £55 MOT, and £700 predicted repairs. The higher repair estimate reflects the 66% MOT pass rate. Cars in this bracket tend to need work on suspension, brakes, and emissions components.
Buying a Used 2008 PROTON SATRIA NEO
At 16 years old, the PROTON SATRIA NEO is firmly in budget territory. Purchase prices are low, but check for rust, worn suspension bushes, and electrical gremlins. A full service history is especially valuable at this age. Note: with only 41 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.
Alternatives to the 2008 PROTON SATRIA NEO
If reliability is your priority, there are 4 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines:
- FORD FIESTA (2008) 72% pass rate (+6%) from 109,443 tests
- FORD FOCUS (2009) 74% pass rate (+8%) from 105,193 tests
- VAUXHALL CORSA (2010) 74% pass rate (+8%) from 99,909 tests
- NISSAN QASHQAI (2010) 67% pass rate (+1%) from 60,994 tests