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AU05 KCA

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,805 mi
Last recorded78,805 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 KCA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 78,805 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 71,235 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,211 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2015 62,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,334 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o.s.r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2014 55,334 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o.s.r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,743 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 39,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,171 miles

Oil leak

Off side front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 22,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2009 14,025 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 14,025 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 12,567 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 KCA is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KCA, 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 KCA registered?

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

Is AU05 KCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 KCA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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