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AY06 BVA

2006 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

122,042 mi
Last recorded122,042 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 BVA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2018 122,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 113,957 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 28 Mar 2017 113,957 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

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

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

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 1 Apr 2016 106,096 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 106,082 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 100,996 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 95,862 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 95,862 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 90,554 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 90,554 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,595 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust rubber badly perished

Pass 7 Mar 2011 64,316 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel filter rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2011 64,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Battery insecure

Fuel filter rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2010 52,102 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2009 34,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,280 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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AY06 BVA is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 BVA, 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 AY06 BVA registered?

AY06 BVA is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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