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KX12 EPC

2012 Proton GEN-2

Black Lpg 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,380 mi
Last recorded144,380 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Proton GEN-251,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX12 EPC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 144,380 miles

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

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

General Corrosion

Nearside Front Wing Damaged

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 144,356 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

General Corrosion

Nearside Front Wing Damaged

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 139,669 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wing damaged but not likely cause to projection/injury

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 139,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wing damaged but not likely cause to projection/injury

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 133,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2024 133,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 117,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND OFFSIDE REAR INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 102,521 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 102,089 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 85,887 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 85,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 85,872 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 84,707 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 84,704 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 75,350 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 65,688 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 50,004 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 38,497 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 31,030 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KX12 EPC is a 2012 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KX12 EPC, 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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KX12 EPC is a 2012 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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