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EU06 AOO

2006 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

168,801 mi
Last recorded168,801 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU06 AOO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 168,801 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 168,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 153,825 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 24 Feb 2018 153,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2017 100,372 miles

Engine check light on

Front brake pipes starting to corrode

Front bumper insecure

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside washer jet in poor condition

Oil warning light faulty

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 3 Feb 2017 100,116 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Engine check light on

Front brake pipes starting to corrode

Front bumper insecure

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside washer jet in poor condition

Oil warning light faulty

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 29 Feb 2016 81,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

eml on

Fail 27 Feb 2016 81,387 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

eml on

Pass 16 Feb 2015 72,545 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 68,802 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 68,801 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 66,959 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 63,702 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 63,686 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 58,714 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 50,182 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 50,182 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 46,070 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 46,070 miles

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

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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EU06 AOO is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EU06 AOO, 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 EU06 AOO registered?

EU06 AOO is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is EU06 AOO safe to buy?

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