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AU05 KCV

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,367 mi
Last recorded82,367 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 82,367 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 78,909 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 78,909 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fuel filler neck corroded and holed, petrol fumes escaping

Pass 23 Nov 2015 70,388 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 70,388 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer support mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 61,001 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Rear exhaust rubber mounting split

Fail 20 Nov 2014 61,001 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel filter corroded

Rear exhaust rubber mounting split

Pass 16 Nov 2013 51,060 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 51,060 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 38,146 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 22,417 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 17,221 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 12,545 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 12,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 7,984 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 KCV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange 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 KCV, 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

How do I check the history of AU05 KCV?

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What year was AU05 KCV registered?

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

Is AU05 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 KCV 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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