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DK56 FWN

2006 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

48,428 mi
Last recorded48,428 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 FWN
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 48,428 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 48,428 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 41,613 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front wiper rubber torn and o/s front blade poor condition.

Fail 9 Nov 2013 41,613 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front wiper rubber torn and o/s front blade poor condition.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 36,781 miles

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

brake fluid low

exhaust deteriorated

front and rear discs pitted and pads low.

front wiper rubbers torn

long travel foot brake

Fail 2 Nov 2012 36,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake fluid low

exhaust deteriorated

front and rear discs pitted and pads low.

front wiper rubbers torn

long travel foot brake

Pass 11 Nov 2011 28,973 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside steering arm has slight play in knuckle

Fail 3 Nov 2011 28,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside steering arm has slight play in knuckle

Pass 5 Nov 2010 24,185 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 24,185 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 16,242 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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DK56 FWN is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DK56 FWN, 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 DK56 FWN registered?

DK56 FWN is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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