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DK06 DFZ

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,573 mi
Last recorded38,573 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 DFZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 38,573 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 38,527 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 26,064 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 25,738 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet handle loose

Pass 24 Nov 2016 24,773 miles

bonnet handle loose

offside front tyre feathered

Fail 15 Nov 2016 24,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

bonnet handle loose

offside front tyre feathered

Pass 24 Nov 2015 23,678 miles

nsr tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Nov 2014 22,657 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall perished slightly

N/S/R tyre perished slightly

Fail 17 Oct 2013 20,876 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

Steering rack damp

Pass 17 Oct 2013 20,876 miles

Oil leak

Steering rack damp

Pass 25 Oct 2012 19,323 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 17,606 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 16,757 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 14,100 miles

front tyres badly crazed,

Fail 13 Apr 2010 14,099 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres badly crazed,

Fail 1 Apr 2009 11,678 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 11,678 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DK06 DFZ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DK06 DFZ, 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 DK06 DFZ registered?

DK06 DFZ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 13 April 2006.

Is DK06 DFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK06 DFZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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