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HX06 FKJ

2006 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

100,781 mi
Last recorded100,781 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX06 FKJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2023 100,781 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 96,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 92,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 92,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 85,933 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 85,933 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 79,411 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unevenly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 79,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unevenly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 70,984 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,462 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2017 61,461 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2016 59,382 miles

coolant leak

engine management lamp displays a fault

items removed from drivers view

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2016 59,382 miles

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

coolant leak

engine management lamp displays a fault

items removed from drivers view

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,476 miles

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall has very deep splits

Fail 27 Mar 2014 48,903 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,903 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Mar 2013 42,581 miles

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

Nearside front road wheel outer rim damaged

Nearside rear road wheel outer rim damaged

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

Offside front road wheel outer rim damaged

Offside rear road wheel outer rim damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2012 37,840 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,651 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 30,651 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

front exhaust rubber split

Pass 23 Feb 2010 25,777 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 20,679 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 20,679 miles

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

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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HX06 FKJ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HX06 FKJ, 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 HX06 FKJ registered?

HX06 FKJ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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