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KE05 EKA

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

36,317 mi
Last recorded36,317 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 EKA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 36,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 36,317 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 31,444 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR tyres slight perishing and over 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective NSF and OSF wipers juddering slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 31,422 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Won't stay on. (4.5.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR tyres slight perishing and over 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective NSF and OSF wipers juddering slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 30,659 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 29,733 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 29,733 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 28,623 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 27,330 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 27,330 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Pass 3 Jul 2015 25,448 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 23,444 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 21,532 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 19,970 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 19,970 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 17,910 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 16,311 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2009 14,599 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 12,572 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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KE05 EKA is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KE05 EKA, 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.

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What year was KE05 EKA registered?

KE05 EKA is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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