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EK61 KYE

2012 Proton GEN-2

Black Lpg 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,130 mi
Last recorded145,130 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Proton GEN-251,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 KYE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 145,130 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s, n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 145,120 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s, n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 143,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/R N/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 143,590 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper not working O/S/F N/S/F (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/R N/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 142,111 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 142,102 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s-n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2020 137,991 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 137,991 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 114,776 miles

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

engine management light on

hand brake need slightly adjustment

Pass 23 Feb 2017 75,200 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 75,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 55,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 42,118 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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EK61 KYE is a 2012 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EK61 KYE, 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.

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What year was EK61 KYE registered?

EK61 KYE is a 2012 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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