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AY06 BUA

2006 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,358 mi
Last recorded47,358 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 BUA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 47,358 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp images deteriorated/cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 47,356 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp images deteriorated/cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 44,589 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 43,320 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 43,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective starting too smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 37,817 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 37,812 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 31,125 miles

both front tyres BADLY WORN on inner edges SUGGEST REPLACING

Fail 15 Mar 2018 31,106 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres BADLY WORN on inner edges SUGGEST REPLACING

Pass 23 Feb 2017 26,266 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 26,266 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour very pale (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s rear brake disc extensively corroded & pitted (inner)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 18,654 miles

n/s front wing/ bumper damaged

n/s rear light lens damaged but still servicable

o/s rear brake disc corroded on inner face?

Pass 5 Mar 2015 12,728 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front washer jets slightly weak

rear brake discs rusty inner surfaces

Fail 5 Mar 2015 12,728 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)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front washer jets slightly weak

nsr foglamp inop

osr tyre inner/outer sidewalls cracking slightly

rear brake discs rusty inner surfaces

Pass 31 Jan 2014 3,801 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

both front and n/s/r tyres getting low on edges.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 60,823 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust system rusty

rear brake discs inner surfaces rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2012 53,445 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 44,024 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,252 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 26,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,699 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

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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AY06 BUA is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY06 BUA, 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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AY06 BUA is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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