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AU05 KBP

2005 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,483 mi
Last recorded70,483 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 70,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe joint (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 70,406 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake calliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake calliper (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe joint (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 68,764 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 65,012 miles

adviced n/s front wiperblade split

adviced surface corrosion to n/s + o/s rear metal brakepipes

Pass 9 Jul 2013 57,517 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 57,517 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 47,424 miles

adviced front + rear discs corroded + pitted

Fail 9 Jul 2012 47,424 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

adviced front + rear discs corroded + pitted

Pass 6 Jul 2011 37,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated starting to crack on tread

clutch pedal rubber missing

front discs slightly worn and scored

Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,808 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 26,808 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 16,837 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 16,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 12,413 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 KBP is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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