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Proton Gen 2 statistics

How many Proton Gen 2s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.

Last updated
Records analysed
261 Gen 2 records (licensed and SORN)
Methodology
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  • Licensed in Great Britain 111 −26.5% on a year earlier
  • Declared SORN 150 Off the road, not taxed
  • Rank by number licensed No. 1,137 of 1,159 models we cover
  • Peak year 2011 2,167 licensed
  • Declared off the road 57.5% of those still registered are SORN
  • Most common fuel Petrol 73.9% of those licensed

How many Proton Gen 2s are left in Great Britain?

There were 111 Proton Gen 2s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 150 declared off the road (SORN). That is 94.9% fewer than the peak of 2,167 in 2011.

Proton Gen 2s licensed in Great Britain

The highest year-end count was 2,167 in 2011.

Proton Gen 2s licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
Year Licensed
2004 246
2005 1,365
2006 1,771
2007 1,737
2008 1,737
2009 1,932
2010 2,103
2011 2,167
2012 2,167
2013 2,043
2014 1,859
2015 1,640
2016 1,411
2017 1,152
2018 888
2019 662
2020 521
2021 397
2022 295
2023 223
2024 165
2025 126
2026 111

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Proton Gen 2 MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Proton Gen 2s in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.

Proton Gen 2 registrations over time

Registrations of Proton Gen 2s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 1,160 in 2005. In 2025, 0 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.

Registered for the first time, by year

Proton Gen 2s registered for the first time in Great Britain, by year
Year First registrations
’01 0
’02 0
’03 0
’04 247
’05 1,160
’06 440
’07 3
’08 26
’09 178
’10 199
’11 129
’12 63
’13 1
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0

Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated

Proton Gen 2 engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 127 Proton Gen 2s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 93.7% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc, and 6.3% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc. The share with an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc has grown from 86.2% in 2014 to 93.7%. Other fuels made up 16.4% of those licensed in 2014 and 29.1% in 2025.

Engine sizes, end of 2025

DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.

Proton Gen 2s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, by engine size
Engine size Share of those licensed
1,501cc to 1,600cc 119 licensed 93.7%
1,301cc to 1,400cc 8 licensed 6.3%

Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated

Engine size and fuel together, end of 2025
Engine size Fuel Licensed Share
1,501–1,600cc Petrol 82 64.6%
1,501–1,600cc Other 37 29.1%
1,301–1,400cc Petrol 8 6.3%

Engine sizes, 2014 to 2025

Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.

Proton Gen 2s licensed in the UK by engine size, share of each year’s total
Year 1,501–1,600cc1,301–1,400cc
2014 86.2%13.6%
2015 86.9%13.0%
2016 87.8%12.1%
2017 87.8%12.1%
2018 88.3%11.6%
2019 89.1%10.8%
2020 90.9%8.9%
2021 92.7%7.3%
2022 93.4%6.6%
2023 93.5%6.5%
2024 92.2%7.8%
2025 93.7%6.3%

Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated

Fuel type, 2014 to 2025

Share of those licensed at the end of each year.

Proton Gen 2s licensed in the UK by fuel type, share of each year’s total
Year PetrolOther
2014 83.6%16.4%
2015 82.1%17.9%
2016 80.6%19.4%
2017 79.7%20.3%
2018 77.9%22.1%
2019 76.7%23.3%
2020 74.7%25.3%
2021 72.9%27.1%
2022 72.5%27.5%
2023 70.6%29.4%
2024 70.1%29.9%
2025 70.9%29.1%

Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Proton Gen 2 fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Proton Gen 2 from 2005 to 2011. On the NEDC test (listings 2005 to 2011), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 34.9 to 42.8 mpg, with CO2 of 157 to 192 g/km.

Official NEDC figures by engine and fuel, listed 2005 to 2011
Engine and fuel Combined mpg CO2 g/km Listed Euro standard Versions
1.3 petrol 40.4–40.9 164–166 2005–2011 Euro 3 to Euro 4 3
1.6 petrol 34.9–42.8 157–192 2005–2011 Euro 3 to Euro 4 13

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated

  • Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
  • Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “GEN-2”, “GEN-2 Persona”, “GEN2”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Proton Gen 2 safety recalls

DVSA lists 3 safety recalls for the Proton Gen 2 since 1992, the first in 2005. The most recent was launched on 11 October 2010.

Short circuit may occur

Launched 11 October 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/141

Defect
The cable within the Clock Spring situated in the steering wheel can delimitate and become entangled within the assembly. This can cause a short circuit which can activate the horn or lights without warning and in extreme cases the driver's airbag.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles for the replacement of the Clock Spring and associated wiring.
Vehicles affected
309 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Apr 2004 to 30 Jun 2008
Also covers
  • Neo

All 3 Proton Gen 2 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Proton Gen 2. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Compare the Proton Gen 2 with other Proton models

Proton Gen 2 compared with other Proton models
Model Licensed Change on a year SORN Rank Main fuel
Proton Gen 2 111 −26.5% 150 1137 Petrol
Proton Savvy 278 −28.7% 247 946 Petrol
Proton Ge 129 −35.2% 175 1107 Petrol
Proton Persona 113 −23.6% 474 1133 Petrol
Proton Satria 106 −10.9% 389 1145 Petrol

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Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Licensed and SORN counts Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of March 2026 261 Gen 2 records (licensed and SORN) 15 September 2026
Registered for the first time Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport 2001 to 2025 – 15 September 2026
  • Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
  • Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
  • First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
  • Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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