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AU05 ABV

2005 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,997 mi
Last recorded36,997 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ABV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,997 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 36,958 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has damaged sidewalls

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 32,989 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear passenger door ,inside handle broken

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Fail 4 Jul 2012 32,989 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear passenger door ,inside handle broken

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 4 Jul 2011 26,949 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear door, cannot be opened from inside or out

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Fail 27 Jun 2011 26,828 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear door, cannot be opened from inside or out

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 23 Jun 2010 20,629 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 15,368 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 May 2008 8,774 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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AU05 ABV is a 2005 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 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 46,104 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 AU05 ABV, 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 21 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU05 ABV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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