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AU56 BSZ

2006 Proton GEN-2

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,133 mi
Last recorded76,133 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 BSZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 76,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 76,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 76,121 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 72,249 miles

Rear child seat fitted

engine light on dash

Pass 15 May 2015 66,924 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,627 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 60,571 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Apr 2013 53,197 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 53,197 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)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 May 2012 46,104 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 45,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,838 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 44,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine oil leak from oil filter

Pass 21 Jan 2010 44,801 miles

engine oil leak from oil filter

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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AU56 BSZ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2006 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 46,408 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 AU56 BSZ, 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 20 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 AU56 BSZ registered?

AU56 BSZ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AU56 BSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 BSZ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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