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HX12 KCG

2012 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,127 mi
Last recorded126,127 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2012 Proton GEN-251,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX12 KCG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 126,127 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber (1.1.2 (c))

N/S/R Lamp is damaged

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S/F Fog lamp is damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2019 125,900 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement no operation when handbrake applied (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All Alloy Roadwheels Corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated Corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp Damaged

Offside Front Fog Lamp Broken / Lens Deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2018 110,622 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edges and some cuts in tread

front cross member corroeded

front discs corroeded and pads wearing on inner edge

oil filter leaking looks to be rusted through

suspect powersteering rack leaking dampness around rack and subframe

Pass 28 Jul 2017 95,951 miles

Brake Pedal rubber worn

Nearside Rear Lamp Broken But Not Showing White Light

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working inner light one of two

Nearside Rear Tyre punctured

Fail 20 Jul 2017 95,658 miles

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

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

Brake Pedal rubber worn

Nearside Rear Lamp Broken But Not Showing White Light

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working inner light one of two

Nearside Rear Tyre punctured

Pass 26 Jul 2016 81,483 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 61,941 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 61,937 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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HX12 KCG is a 2012 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 51,137 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 HX12 KCG, 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 14 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HX12 KCG is a 2012 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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