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KX06 KYY

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,738 mi
Last recorded74,738 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 KYY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 74,738 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 69,527 miles

oil leak, front brake discs (lip), fuel pipes corroded, n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 27 Jun 2016 69,526 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

oil leak, front brake discs (lip), fuel pipes corroded, n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 15 Jul 2015 66,863 miles

oil leak, o/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 13 Jul 2015 66,863 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak, o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 15 Jul 2014 63,494 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 63,494 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 55,021 miles

n/s/f headlight inscure, n/s/f wing mirror slight loose, wipers aint great (cheap), front number plate deteriorated, o/s/r light lens cracked, (INVESTIGATE)

vehicle damaged repaired, front tyres worn on sidewalls close to reach the cords, n/s/r tyre worn, rear brake discs worn (lip), vehicle smells of fuel but cant see a leak (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 55,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

n/s/f headlight inscure, n/s/f wing mirror slight loose, wipers aint great (cheap), front number plate deteriorated, o/s/r light lens cracked, (INVESTIGATE)

vehicle damaged repaired, front tyres worn on sidewalls close to reach the cords, n/s/r tyre worn, rear brake discs worn (lip), vehicle smells of fuel but cant see a leak (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 45,008 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 45,008 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 May 2011 35,526 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 35,526 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 20,060 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 7,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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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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KX06 KYY is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KX06 KYY, 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 KX06 KYY registered?

KX06 KYY is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 8 June 2006.

Is KX06 KYY safe to buy?

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