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AE56 HKB

2006 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,091 mi
Last recorded62,091 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 HKB
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 62,091 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 59,772 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 57,541 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 57,541 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 43,153 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2012 43,153 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Sep 2011 32,838 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 23,733 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges keep check, recommend wheel alignment check.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 15,338 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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AE56 HKB is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE56 HKB, 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 AE56 HKB registered?

AE56 HKB is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is AE56 HKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE56 HKB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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