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KX55 FLV

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,203 mi
Last recorded82,203 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 FLV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 82,203 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 78,256 miles

o/s/r lamp cracked

Fail 16 Jan 2018 78,151 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2017 72,854 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2016 67,488 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 67,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 61,509 miles

ems light on

front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/f tyre cracking on side wall

o/s/r lamp damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2015 61,387 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

ems light on

front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/f tyre cracking on side wall

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2014 54,692 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine management light on

Fail 7 Jan 2014 54,692 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jan 2013 48,952 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 42,764 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 42,764 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

engine management light on

front bumper insecure

Pass 30 Dec 2010 37,140 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 31,153 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,614 miles

Nearside Front 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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KX55 FLV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KX55 FLV, 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 KX55 FLV registered?

KX55 FLV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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