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AU05 KBF

2005 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,084 mi
Last recorded75,084 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 75,084 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 75,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 65,776 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside wiper blade split on the end (but is still clearing the windscreen)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 56,034 miles

both front Tyre's are wearing on inner edges.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 48,798 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 37,307 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 37,307 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 20,741 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 15,887 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 14,717 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 11,671 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)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall badly scuffed

Pass 6 Oct 2008 9,376 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 KBF is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KBF, 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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What year was AU05 KBF registered?

AU05 KBF is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is AU05 KBF safe to buy?

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