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AU55 DKY

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,096 mi
Last recorded70,096 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 DKY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 70,096 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2016 70,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d bushis (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2014 49,098 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 49,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 42,470 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2013 42,462 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 37,091 miles

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

Offside and Nearside front tyres worn on inner edges 195/55 R15

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 37,091 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside and Nearside front tyres worn on inner edges 195/55 R15

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 28,032 miles

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

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)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside steering rack mounting bush not seated correctly but not resulting in excessive movement

two rear silencer rubber mountings deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2010 19,683 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 11,896 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 9,352 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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AU55 DKY is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AU55 DKY, 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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AU55 DKY is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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