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HX06 HGK

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,180 mi
Last recorded71,180 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX06 HGK
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 71,180 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 69,791 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 68,035 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 68,035 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,757 miles

engine light on

Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,521 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 60,676 miles

Offside Front outer sidewall of tyre slightly damaged

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,678 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 56,678 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,962 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 48,903 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,581 miles

Slight movement in steering rack securing rubbers

Fail 7 Mar 2012 46,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management lamp illuminated

Slight movement in steering rack securing rubbers

Pass 9 Mar 2011 36,498 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 9 Mar 2011 36,498 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 26,605 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 26,605 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2009 18,666 miles

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 HGK is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HGK, 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 HGK registered?

HX06 HGK is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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