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AU05 AKY

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,346 mi
Last recorded47,346 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 AKY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 47,346 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 47,340 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 46,138 miles

Front Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 8 May 2021 42,349 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 39,530 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 36,406 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 33,574 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 33,568 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 32,188 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 30,971 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 29,345 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,772 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 25,971 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 23,835 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,384 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 16,729 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 16,725 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 12,894 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 9,034 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 AKY is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AU05 AKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 AKY registered?

AU05 AKY is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is AU05 AKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 AKY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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