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AU05 KWG

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,363 mi
Last recorded50,363 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 50,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 43,988 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 39,831 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 35,493 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 31,014 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 31,014 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 25,862 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 25,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 20,709 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 18,776 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 18,776 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 15,914 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 14,165 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 11,685 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 8,631 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 KWG 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 80%.

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 KWG, 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 KWG registered?

AU05 KWG is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is AU05 KWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 KWG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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