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CU56 DYY

2006 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

45,813 mi
Last recorded45,813 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 DYY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 45,813 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 45,813 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 45,804 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 45,804 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 45,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion . RBT test satisfactory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion . RBT test satisfactory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion . RBT test satisfactory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion . RBT test satisfactory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in tyre tread

Fail 26 Jun 2024 45,800 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion . RBT test satisfactory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion . RBT test satisfactory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion . RBT test satisfactory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion . RBT test satisfactory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in tyre tread

Pass 27 Jun 2023 45,684 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 45,684 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 45,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 45,468 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 45,190 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 45,085 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 45,085 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 39,113 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 36,678 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 36,671 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 36,671 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 34,709 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 34,709 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 31,965 miles

Nearside Front Wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Split on tread not touching cords

Pass 16 Sep 2014 27,470 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 22,675 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)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 22,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 18,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 18,147 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 14,784 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 14,657 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 11,238 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 11,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 8,097 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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CU56 DYY is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 CU56 DYY, 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 CU56 DYY registered?

CU56 DYY is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is CU56 DYY safe to buy?

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