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GN05 CUK

2005 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,061 mi
Last recorded73,061 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 CUK
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 73,061 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 73,061 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 67,376 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 64,934 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 64,934 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 64,934 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 62,370 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 62,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 59,082 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 55,512 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 55,512 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 52,937 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 52,937 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 50,571 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2012 50,571 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 47,238 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,429 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 33,078 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,408 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 27,408 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GN05 CUK is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 46,104 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 GN05 CUK, 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 21 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN05 CUK?

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What year was GN05 CUK registered?

GN05 CUK is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is GN05 CUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN05 CUK shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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