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AU56 FYB

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,666 mi
Last recorded67,666 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 67,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (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))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 67,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 62,320 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 58,622 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill end under arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 58,622 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill end under arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 54,874 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 54,874 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 50,139 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 44,844 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 44,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 40,217 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 36,813 miles

HAND BRAKE CABLE DETERIORTING

SLIGHT BIND ON OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE

Pass 23 Dec 2016 33,857 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 33,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake fluid on inner pad (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc pitted and worn

Pass 16 Dec 2015 30,178 miles

BOTH FRONT WEARING ION INNER EDGES

Pass 15 Dec 2014 26,325 miles

scratch on inside of windscreen offside

Fail 15 Dec 2014 26,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

scratch on inside of windscreen offside

Pass 9 Dec 2013 22,539 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

scratch on inside of windscreen

Pass 21 Dec 2012 18,984 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 15,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front tyre getting low inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2010 11,908 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 8,610 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 FYB is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FYB, 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 FYB registered?

AU56 FYB is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is AU56 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 FYB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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