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KX55 FLW

2005 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,096 mi
Last recorded55,096 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 FLW
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2012 55,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid low

main beam warning light not working

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 4 Feb 2011 42,314 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 42,302 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 31,569 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 15,638 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 15,598 miles

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

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 FLW is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX55 FLW registered?

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

Is KX55 FLW safe to buy?

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