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AU56 FXX

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

56,218 mi
Last recorded56,218 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 FXX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 56,218 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 56,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction flashing on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake servo defective or ineffective split vacuum hose to brake servo (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 54,311 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 49,852 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 41,865 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 41,294 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 41,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 39,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn and outer wall bad surface damage (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 39,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn and outer wall bad surface damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 38,320 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall surface damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 36,965 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 34,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 34,351 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 32,188 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 30,317 miles

Rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 17 Dec 2015 27,894 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 25,385 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 25,385 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 22,975 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 20,609 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 20,609 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 16,263 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 16,261 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Dec 2010 13,567 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 10,088 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 FXX is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU56 FXX registered?

AU56 FXX is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is AU56 FXX safe to buy?

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