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AU05 KUW

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,036 mi
Last recorded130,036 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 130,036 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 122,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Aug 2014 111,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 103,441 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 95,103 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 90,456 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 85,770 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 78,067 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 78,067 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 57,084 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 57,084 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)

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 KUW is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KUW, 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 KUW registered?

AU05 KUW is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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The MOT history for AU05 KUW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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