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GN55 BKY

2006 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,608 mi
Last recorded121,608 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 BKY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 121,608 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

eml illuminated

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2017 121,606 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

eml illuminated

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2016 104,312 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Fail 29 Sep 2016 104,191 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Sep 2015 95,392 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has nail

Fail 24 Sep 2015 95,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has nail

Pass 25 Sep 2014 85,309 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

engine light on

n/s wiper function poor

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s wiper split

Pass 1 Oct 2013 74,264 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f seatbelt buckle danaged

Fail 20 Sep 2013 74,017 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f seatbelt buckle danaged

Pass 25 Sep 2012 63,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on inner + outer tread also on wear limit.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread.

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall.

Fail 22 Sep 2012 63,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on inner + outer tread also on wear limit.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread.

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall.

Fail 27 Sep 2011 49,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s wiper split

o/s/r inner position lamp not working

Pass 27 Sep 2011 49,007 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s wiper split

o/s/r inner position lamp not working

Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,656 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 33,656 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Off side front tyre on limit

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

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

front pads on limit

Pass 12 Jan 2010 28,738 miles

front brake pads low

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Jan 2009 14,458 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 14,458 miles

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

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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GN55 BKY is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GN55 BKY, 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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GN55 BKY is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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