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AU05 KBY

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,228 mi
Last recorded90,228 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 KBY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 90,228 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 85,618 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 82,694 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 15 May 2015 82,671 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 16 May 2014 80,025 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 75,922 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 75,922 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 72,233 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 May 2012 72,231 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2011 67,566 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 67,566 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 57,722 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 57,722 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 47,696 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 35,491 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 KBY is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KBY, 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 KBY registered?

AU05 KBY is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is AU05 KBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 KBY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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