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DK56 FWU

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,677 mi
Last recorded111,677 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 FWU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 111,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges badly split (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre inner side wall badly split

slight oil damp around steering rack

Fail 1 Dec 2018 111,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle and inside (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges badly split (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre inner side wall badly split

slight oil damp around steering rack

Pass 28 Nov 2017 107,766 miles

both rear tyres over five years old nearside rear badly cracking

four tyres very low and inner edges

offside rear door not open from inside

Fail 27 Nov 2017 107,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres over five years old nearside rear badly cracking

four tyres very low and inner edges

offside rear door not open from inside

Pass 3 Dec 2016 103,772 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 103,650 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Drivers outer door handle damaged

Drivers seat belt buckle casing missing

Engine management light on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2015 97,896 miles

DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE INSECURE

Fail 5 Nov 2014 94,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine MIL on

Pass 5 Nov 2014 94,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine MIL on

Pass 5 Nov 2013 91,420 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

engine MIL on

engine drivebelt frayed

Pass 2 Oct 2012 89,360 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 75,026 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 61,884 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 61,884 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 38,152 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

N/S/F Wheel bearing noisy.

Pass 19 Sep 2009 38,152 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

N/S/F Wheel bearing noisy.

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 FWU is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FWU, 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 FWU registered?

DK56 FWU is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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