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AU56 BTX

2006 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,538 mi
Last recorded92,538 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 BTX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 92,538 miles

Advise general corrosion.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 87,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2020 82,907 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear also Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 78,973 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Area under bonnet near engine mount showing signs of corrosion

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 75,595 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner wing adjacent to strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 75,594 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner wing adjacent to strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 74,108 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 74,108 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 71,935 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2016 71,935 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)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 68,267 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Internal headlamp adjuster moved for testing

Items removed from drivers view for testing

Pass 20 Sep 2014 61,584 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 55,312 miles

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

nsr shock obsorber bush perishing

osr shock obsorber bush perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2012 50,058 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 48,253 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,961 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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AU56 BTX is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AU56 BTX, 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 BTX registered?

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

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