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BX06 KBP

2006 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,705 mi
Last recorded95,705 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 KBP
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2014 95,705 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 95,705 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 84,160 miles

brake fluid level low

cut in sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2012 72,998 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 72,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear inner side light not working

Fail 11 Jun 2011 60,891 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front brake discs worn and corroded

handbrake travel high

noise aroung timing cover area

Pass 11 Jun 2011 60,891 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs worn and corroded

handbrake travel high

noise aroung timing cover area

Pass 22 Jun 2010 54,035 miles

front disc corroded inner surfaces

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2009 44,236 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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BX06 KBP is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BX06 KBP, 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 BX06 KBP registered?

BX06 KBP is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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