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AU05 KAA

2005 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,249 mi
Last recorded57,249 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 KAA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 57,249 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 57,249 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 48,769 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 plus cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 48,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 plus cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 48,623 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 47,736 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 46,493 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 46,493 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 41,862 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 38,747 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 38,709 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 35,461 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,461 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 31,401 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 25,023 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 19,586 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 KAA is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KAA, 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 KAA registered?

AU05 KAA is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is AU05 KAA safe to buy?

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