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AU05 KUY

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,577 mi
Last recorded60,577 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 60,577 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 60,577 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 53,349 miles

1 segment of center stop lamp not working

Center exhaust rubber worn but still working as intended

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 45,911 miles

1 of highline brakelights out

Fail 5 Mar 2013 45,911 miles

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

1 of highline brakelights out

Pass 6 Feb 2012 38,109 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 38,097 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 26,726 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 23,000 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 17,573 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 KUY is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KUY, 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 KUY registered?

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

Is AU05 KUY safe to buy?

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