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DK12 DXB

2012 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,990 mi
Last recorded48,990 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Proton GEN-251,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 DXB
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 48,990 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 48,990 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 42,048 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 42,035 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 35,059 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 31,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake needs adjustment coming up high

Pass 14 Jun 2019 27,572 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 27,572 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 27,538 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 26,816 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 23,853 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 23,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 21,358 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 17,242 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 17,240 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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DK12 DXB is a 2012 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 51,137 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 DK12 DXB, 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 14 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK12 DXB?

You can check the full history of DK12 DXB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DK12 DXB registered?

DK12 DXB is a 2012 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is DK12 DXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK12 DXB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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