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AE06 BWA

2006 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,148 mi
Last recorded76,148 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 BWA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,148 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 76,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 71,275 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 71,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Fail 19 Sep 2017 71,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hose leaking hose from servo (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine man light on

Pass 20 Jul 2015 58,739 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 57,810 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 57,676 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,083 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres are worn close to the wear bars

Fail 11 Mar 2014 46,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres are worn close to the wear bars

Pass 9 Mar 2013 36,362 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 36,362 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 27,679 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 27,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 23,401 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 23,401 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 19,206 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 14,012 miles

How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?

Based on 59,272 MOT tests across 4,783 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
5,392
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,238
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,173
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,549
Registration plate lamp not working 1,436
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,406
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AE06 BWA is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2006 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 46,408 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton GEN-2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE06 BWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton GEN-2 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE06 BWA registered?

AE06 BWA is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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